Giant permitted burn got out of control, but not 'major concern', says fire chief
A 'ginormous' 250 hectare controlled burn had to be contained by helicopters after breaching the permitted area.
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A 'ginormous' 250 hectare controlled burn had to be contained by helicopters after breaching the permitted area.
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Mouse Point Road, Tekoa Range -between Hanmer Springs Road and Leslie Hills Road. Police were notified of the single-vehicle crash involving a truck at about 8.15pm. One person is reported to have serious injuries. The road is closed and motorists are asked to avoid the area. ENDS
Stuff Emergency services were called to State Highway 7 after a truck driver was seriously injured in a crash. (File photo). A person suffered serious head injuries after crashing and rolling a truck in North Canterbury. Emergency services were called to State Highway 7 in the Tekoa Range between Hanmer Springs and Leslie Hills roads at about 8.15pm on Thursday. Stuff understands the truck left the road before rolling, and that the driver was flown by rescue helicopter to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries. A police spokeswoman said the incident involved a truck and one person. A ...