Two people reported injured after gun fired in Gore

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Source: Radio New Zealand

St John says it dispatched multiple ambulances to the scene. ST JOHN NZ

Police say two people have reportedly suffered injuries after a gun was fired in the Southland town of Gore.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident near Aparima Street shortly before 8pm on Wednesday.

St John said it dispatched multiple ambulances and two helicopters to the scene, but police said the injuries were not thought to be life threatening.

A cordon is in place and police are asking the public to avoid the area.

They said they did not believe there was any further risk to the community.

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