Falling glass shuts down section of Lambton Quay, Wellington

The cordon on Lambton Quay. Photo / Wellington City Council

A Wellington street is closed due to glass falling from a nearby building, with commuters being forced to take a detour.

Glass is littering Lambton Quay with cars and buses being directed down Panama St.

The initial break came in the early hours of Wednesday, but Wellington City Council spokesperson Richard Maclean says the glass has continued to drop from the HSBC building throughout the day.

⚠️ DETOUR LAMBTON QUAY ⚠️

Broken glass has fallen onto Lambton Quay by Panama St in front of the HSBC building.

Cars and buses are being directed down Panama St. Please avoid the area if you can. pic.twitter.com/LvdGYBiTi1

— Wellington City Council (@WgtnCC) October 26, 2021

"Lambton Quay between Grey and Panama Streets has now been closed off to pedestrians and cyclists," he told the Herald.

No one has been injured by the glass.