Repairs made after digger strikes gas main in Rotorua

A gas main that was struck by a digger in central Rotorua this afternoon has been repaired.

Emergency services were called to the incident near the intersection of King St and Malfroy Rd about 1.20pm.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokeswoman said two appliances were sent to the scene.

Emergency services at the scene on Malfroy Rd. Photo / Andrew Warner

Police assistance was also requested and cordons had been set up at the Malfroy Rd and Ranolf St roundabout and King St.

The cordons were removed about 2.15pm, a police spokeswoman said.

The gas authority was in attendance also.

A Firstgas Group spokeswoman said they were not aware of any customers who were affected.

All safety standards were followed to ensure the public were kept at a safe distance while repairs were made, he said.