Casino67 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Stuff.co.nz: The top of the Christ Church Cathedral has broken off.A large quake has struck Christchurch, with reports of buildings and houses down and people trapped.Witnesses said there were buildings down all around Cathedral Square in the city, with the church destroyed.Witnesses said there would be "deaths" this time and their were reports of people being trapped in buildings across the city.Amber Armitage said people were wandering around central Christchurch trying to get out but all exits from the city were blocked.There was a strong smell of gas and clouds of dust.A bus on Colombo St was "completely trapped under bricks" and people were working to free passengers trapped in it.She said the quake felt much stronger than the first and thought the city was "irreparable". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Live streaming from Sky News here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 A comment from Ron: "Why didn't their weather bureau pick this up before it happened? that way those people would be at home not amongst the rubble. Our hearts are with them." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 @benjaminstrong: Retired #USCG commandant Thad Allen is in Christchurch NZ reporting conditions on the ground - he's ok #eqnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Commenter's response to Ron: Hukia of Sydney Posted at 1:55 PM Today Ron, dude, EARTHQUAKE... not CYCLONE! ______________ Earthquakes confuse some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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