Police, fire and ambulance responders rushed to a street near Auckland's waterfront after an explosion left five people hurt on Friday morning.
St John Ambulance said five people were treated. Four people in a serious condition were taken to Middlemore Hospital, while one initially classed as critical has since been changed to moderate. They were taken to Auckland Hospital.
It's been reported that a gas cooker left on overnight contributed to the blast.
The explosion happened in Wynyard Quarter on a Hawkins construction site, according to a spokesperson for parent company Downer.
"We will not be able to comment on today’s events until the incident investigation is completed," the company said in a statement. "Our immediate focus is to support the injured workers, their whānau, and the team on site."
Fire and Emergency NZ said they were called to reports of an explosion in central Auckland about 6.28am. They sent four fire trucks.
St John sent five ambulances, two rapid response units and three managers.
Worksafe is investigating the incident.
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