A further aftershock measuring magnitude 6.0 hit Christchurch at 2.20pm. Initial police reports include:
? Police are evacuating the central city red zone; reports of a possible gas leak - Fire Service are attending.
? Rockfalls reported at Boulder Bay, Shag Rock and other hill locations
? Old Waimakariri bridge closed
? Moorhouse Ave overbridge closed
? Merivale Mall closed
? Gloucester/Gayhurst bridge closed
? Anzac Ave bridge closed
? Central police station evacuated
Police are urging residents to check on friends and neighbours, and to stay at home and avoid travelling if possible.
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