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King Country school evacuated following gas leak

May 30, 2018

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A Te Kuiti school has been evacuated following a gas leak at about 12.45pm.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson has told 1 NEWS a gas line has been struck on Oparure Rd and students at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Oparure been evacuated as a precaution.

The leak has been isolated and technicians are at the scene.

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