Three workers rescued from Christchurch rooftop as strong winds bring down power lines
Three workers have been rescued from a rooftop in Christchurch after strong winds brought down power lines and caused widespread damage across the city.
Strong winds swept across Christchurch, bringing down power lines and trapping three workers on a rooftop who were subsequently rescued. A window at the Christchurch Gondola was shattered by the severe weather, and debris was sent flying across the area. Emergency services responded to six call-outs in three hours, dealing with downed trees and trampolines that had collided with power lines.
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NZ Herald
Wild Christchurch weather: Workers trapped on rooftop after power line falls
Strong winds shattered a Christchurch Gondola window and sent debris flying.
Newstalk ZB
Christchurch wild weather: Workers trapped on rooftop after power line falls
Three people have been rescued from a rooftop, while a window at the Gondola has been shattered as wind creates chaos across Christchurch this afternoon.
Otago Daily Times
Workers trapped on rooftop as strong gusts bring down powerlines
RNZ
Three workers rescued from roof after winds bring down powerlines in Christchurch
FENZ responded to six call-outs in the three hours from 11.30am for downed trees and trampolines flying into powerlines.