Gas main rupture forces evacuations and road closure in Auckland's Newmarket

During morning earthworks in Auckland's Newmarket, a gas main was damaged, triggering a hazardous gas incident. Police confirmed the pipe was hit, leading to the shutdown of Khyber Pass Road between Crowhurst Street and Broadway. Fire and Emergency teams, along with units from Remuera and Auckland City, arrived at 9:41 am to manage the situation and evacuate nearby buildings. No injuries have been reported so far. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area due to expected delays, and Auckland Transport cautioned that the incident could affect public transport routes, causing cancellations and detours.