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North Canterbury police inquire into reports of loud boom

July 4, 2023
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A police car (file). (Source: 1News)

Police are making inquiries into the source of a loud boom that was heard in North Canterbury.

Police said they received "multiple reports" from people who heard the loud noise.

So far they have been unable to determine its source and are making inquiries.

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