Home / New ZealandWater tank rescue: Five people treated, two in critical conditionNZ Herald24 Jan, 2022 07:18 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditEmergency services rescued three people from a water tank in Kumeu last night. Photo / FileEmergency services rescued three people from a water tank in Kumeu last night. Photo / FileFive people have been hospitalised after they had to be rescued from a large concrete water tank last night.Police received reports that three people were "affected by carbon monoxide fumes" in Kumeu at 8.30pm. "It appears one person was cleaning the tank and the others may have gone to their assistance," a police spokesperson said. Fire and Emergency told the Herald they rescued three people from inside a 5000-gallon household concrete water tank.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A St John spokesperson said five ambulances were at the scene and treated five patients including two who were critical and three who were in a moderate condition.The patients were taken by ambulance to Auckland and North Shore hospitals.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandParents say schools getting opening hours wrong for yearsNew ZealandBoarding house managers evict 26 peopleWatchNew ZealandAuckland Airport overhaul: Fewer counters, more self-serviceWatchSponsoredFarm plastic recycling: Getting it right saves cows, cash, and the planetAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
