Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King
A central Auckland street is blocked off after a reported hazardous material incident.
1News has reported some residents in the area have noticed a chemical smell in their apartments.
The New Zealand Herald is reporting that the smell was a petrol scooter running inside an apartment building and that the building is being ventilated.
Anzac Avenue is closed off while emergency crews respond to the scene.
Anzac Ave in Central Auckland is closed due to a potential hazardous material containment incident. Emergency services are on site.
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Detours will be required for the following routes and will be provided by future updates:
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