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