1737 days ago

UPDATED: House destroyed, six seriously hurt in 'massive' explosion at Christchurch house

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

UPDATED: Six people have been seriously injured, one house completely destroyed, and five others damaged in a gas explosion in suburban Christchurch.

Nearby houses have been evacuated after the explosion in Marble Court, Northwood, caused roof tiles and insulation to rain down across the neighbourhood about 10.20am on Friday.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand said the explosion came from the area's reticulated gas supply and caused multiple injuries.

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Police have located the below items believed to have been stolen on or before December 2022 and we are looking to reunite them with their owner/s.

If you own these items and are able to prove ownership (i.e. a photo, description, document or Police report) we would like to hear from you.

You can contact Police by calling 105 or going online to www.police.govt.nz... using ‘Update Report’ and referencing file number: 221031/8794.

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