Children unwell in Wellington after incident involving bus and unknown substance

3/11/2026, 11:12:01 pm

RNZ

3 Nov, 2026 11:12 PMQuick Read

RNZ understands school children were gathered near a cordon at the scene of an incident unfolding near Te Papa Museum in Wellington. Photo / RNZ, Samuel Rillstone

RNZ understands school children were gathered near a cordon at the scene as emergency services responded just after 10am.

Fire and Emergency said fire crews were called to reports of a bus fire but on arrival encountered an unknown substance.

A Hazardous Materials Unit as well as four fire engines

Source: New Zealand Herald · RNZ

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