The following can be attributed to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley Group Director Operations Hospital & Specialist Services Jamie Duncan.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is advising that Te Wao Nui – the Wellington regional children’s hospital – has this morning been evacuated as a precaution, following the discovery of a possible gas leak in the building.
Staff were alerted to the possible leak following the activation of fire alarms.
All patients are in the process of being transferred to appropriate clinical spaces across Wellington Regional Hospital, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand are onsite as a precaution.
There is no risk to patients, visitors, or staff.
We will provide further updates as needed.
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