Home / New ZealandWater tank rescue: Five people treated, two in critical conditionNZ Herald24 Jan, 2022 07:18 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditEmergency services rescued three people from a water tank in Kumeu last night. Photo / FileEmergency services rescued three people from a water tank in Kumeu last night. Photo / FileFive people have been hospitalised after they had to be rescued from a large concrete water tank last night.Police received reports that three people were "affected by carbon monoxide fumes" in Kumeu at 8.30pm. "It appears one person was cleaning the tank and the others may have gone to their assistance," a police spokesperson said. Fire and Emergency told the Herald they rescued three people from inside a 5000-gallon household concrete water tank.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A St John spokesperson said five ambulances were at the scene and treated five patients including two who were critical and three who were in a moderate condition.The patients were taken by ambulance to Auckland and North Shore hospitals.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandLiveNew ZealandCyclone Vaianu hits NZ - over 1400 without power in Northland11 Apr 11:55 AMNew ZealandLotto Powerball rolls over to next week as one player wins $400k11 Apr 08:06 AMNew ZealandAnimations show extent of Cyclone VaianuWatch11 Apr 07:44 AMSponsoredSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building24 Mar 04:35 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
