By rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission
Three people have been taken to hospital after a gas leak at an early childhood centre on Auckland’s North Shore.
Caterpillars to Butterflies Early Learning on Auckland’s North Shore. Photo: Maia Ingoe / RNZ
Emergency services were called to the Caterpillars to Butterflies centre in Hillcrest just before noon.
One person in a moderate condition and two patients in a serious condition were then transported to North Shore Hospital by ambulance.
A teacher at the daycare says no children were injured and the centre remains open.
Hato Hone St John sent two rapid response units, four ambulances, and one operations manager to the scene.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said two fire trucks and one hazmat command vehicle were also sent to assist.
A Ministry of Education incident team was at the centre about noon.
Police say enquiries are under way into the exact circumstances.
