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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Firefighters have neutralised a large chemical spill in Christchurch

    Firefighters have neutralised a large chemical spill in Christchurch


    Fire and Emergency were called to a commercial premises on McAlpine Street in Wigram at about 4.20 this morning

    The chemical is hydrochloric acid.

    Road closures remain in place and people are being asked to avoid the area.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Accident and Emergency News
     02 Aug: People are being asked to continue avoiding the intersection of Herrington Street and Lady's Mile, in Foxton
     02 Aug: Motorists travelling on State Highway 2 near the Waikato Expressway in Pokeno, are advised to expect delays, as emergency services respond to a nearby fire
     02 Aug: A homicide investigation is underway after a man died following a street fight in South Auckland
     02 Aug: Kainga Ora must pay over 28-thousand dollars, to a retired Northland couple for failing to safely maintain their rental property
     02 Aug: The parents of a missing French teen are back in New Zealand, five years after their son's disappearance
     01 Aug: A section of Yaldhurst Road in Christchurch is closed to westbound traffic after a car crashed into a traffic light pole
     01 Aug: A motorcyclist's died after colliding with a school bus on a rural Bay of Plenty road this afternoon
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     Today's News

    		 Accident and Emergency:
    People are being asked to continue avoiding the intersection of Herrington Street and Lady's Mile, in Foxton 19:36

     Rugby:
    Otago have clinched the NPC's southern derby , beating Southland 24-15 at Rugby Park in Invercargill 18:57

     Soccer:
    A pre-season blow for English Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur 18:37

     International:
    More than a million Afghans forced back from Iran face poverty and uncertain future 18:27

     Rugby:
    A great start to the NPC for Canterbury ... but not such a good one for the champions 17:46

     Rugby:
    From a Super Rugby Pacific title to a Ranfurly Shield challenge for Northland first five Rivez Reihana 16:57

     International:
    Bangladesh will hold historic elections in 2026 but millions of its citizens will not be able to vote 16:37

     Rugby League:
    The New Zealand Warriors and their fans may be ruing last night's last-gasp NRL defeat at home to the Dolphins 16:26

     Swimming:
    Heartbreak for veteran New Zealand swimmer Laura Quilter at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore - despite a victory in her heat 16:17

     Politics:
    The Prime Minister's funding more into healthcare, following a nurses union strikes earlier this week 15:26

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