Tauranga CBD gas main hit, cordons removed

Cordons have been taken down after a gas main was hit in central Tauranga.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) spokeswoman said two fire appliances were called to the incident about 12.24pm.

Fenz requested police set up cordons at Devenport Rd, Elizabeth St, The Strand and Wharf St, but these have since been removed and the roads reopened.

Two fire appliances from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui were sent to the scene and the gas company was alerted, she said.