Storm Calls Still Arriving
Friday, 13 October 2000, 2:41 pm
Press Release: Christchurch City Council
Calls from the public are still being received at the
Christchurch City Council storm incident room this
afternoon.
But the number had slowed appreciably from the
6000 logged throughout yesterday. Roads latest: Avoca Valley
Road is suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles only. The
top of Mount Pleasant Road may be open for use by tomorrow
afternoon. Truman Road, Bryndwr, is closed. Other roads are
being close temporarily as power lines are fixed.
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