Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson
Police are speaking with two people after a diesel leak scare in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa.
Fire and Emergency discovered the leak was actually cable cooling fluid used to insulate power cables.
Three crews were called to the scene on Great South Road in the suburb of Manurewa at 6.30am.
Police said they were “speaking with” two people in relation to the matter.
Earlier Detective senior sergeant Michele Gillespie, of the Counties Manukau Crime Squad, said police were made aware of a potential gas leak early on Monday.
Upon arrival, Gillespie said it was determined to be a Northpower pipe.
“Police do not believe the pipe is connected to the nearby service stations,” Gillespie added.
Earlier FENZ assistant commander Chris Delfos also said it was possible the initial damage was intentional.
He said there had also been a telephone line cut nearby, but would not comment further on that.
Fire and Emergency NZ and police were called to Great South Road before 7am. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ
A Northpower spokesperson said the cable affected is in the Vector network area.
“Northpower Energy Services contract to Vector for some work in the area,” a statement said.
Anyone with additional information is asked to update police – online, or by calling 105 – using the reference number P065915628.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Emergency services at the scene. Kim Baker Wilson/RNZ
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