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2 Aug 2025 20:43
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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

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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
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    Rugby:
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    International:
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    Rugby:
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    Rugby:
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    International:
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    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:
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    Politics:
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