Worker hurt, others evacuated in separate gas emergencies

One person was hurt on Auckland's North Shore when a gas oven exploded today.

Meanwhile, police and firefighters prepared to evacuate buildings on the other side of town when a gas main broke in an unrelated incident.

The injured person was working on a restaurant in Albany when a gas oven exploded. Initial reports were that the injuries were serious.

Meanwhile on the Auckland City-side of the Harbour Bridge, parts of New Lynn were evacuated when a large gas pipe ruptured.

Part of Great North Road was closed while the pipe was repaired.

- NZPA