Five injured in Te Pōhue veranda collapse

Thursday 20 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 20 Feb 2025, 2:14pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Hawke's Bay Hospital

Five people, including two volunteer firefighters, were injured when a veranda collapsed on Ohurakura Road in Te Pōhue on Thursday morning. The incident occurred while the group was helping to erect a portable home. One person is in serious condition, while three others are in moderate condition.

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1. StuffThu 20 Feb 2025, 11:07am

   Five people believed to be firefighters injured in Te Pōhue, Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 20 Feb 2025, 11:26am

   Five injured while helping erect structure in Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 20 Feb 2025, 11:27am

   Firefighters injured in wall collapse near Hawke's Bay station (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 20 Feb 2025, 2:14pm

   Volunteer firefighters among five in hospital as veranda collapses (opens in new tab)