Five fire appliances and a HAZMAT unit responded to Victoria University in Wellington for strange smells, banging noises, and a chemical leak in a lab, leading to evacuation, temporary closure, and nearby intersection closure.

Emergency services, including five fire appliances and a HAZMAT unit, were called to Victoria University in Wellington due to strange smells and banging noises in a science lab. A chemical leak led to the evacuation of several people and the temporary closure of the lab for investigation. The rest of the campus remains open, and no injuries have been reported. Wellington City Council closed a nearby intersection and advised alternative routes.

January 28, 2024
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