Wellington chemical leak final update
6 March 2024
People who were evacuated from an area of Central Wellington tonight are being allowed to return, as firefighters have found no trace of a reported chemical leak.
Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander James Martin-Bond said crews in breathing apparatus used gas detection equipment to check buildings in the area of the Salamanca Rd – Kelburn Parade intersection.
People in the area had reported feeling nauseous after breathing in fumes on the street. However, no trace of any gas or other chemical has been found tonight and the cordons have been removed.
About 50 people were evacuated for about two hours while the incident was investigated.