Gas leak at house in Feilding hospitalises one
· RNZA person is in a serious condition after a gas leak at a house in Manawatū on Saturday morning.
Emergency services were called to a house in Feilding shortly before 9.30am.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said four patients were assessed and treated by its crews.
"One [is in] in a moderate condition and two in a minor condition at the scene, and one in a serious condition who was transported to Palmerston North hospital."
A Fire and Emergency (FENZ) spokesperson said one person was found unconscious.
A FENZ hazmat unit, "with a super-sensitive gas detector" was deployed from Whanganui, the spokesperson said.
It arrived late morning and was being used to check gas levels and ventilate the property.
Fire crews turned off the LPG cylinders attached to the house.
The cause of the leak was yet to be determined.
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