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Person seriously injured in fuel tank explosion

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One person has been seriously injured after a fuel tank explosion at a South Auckland truck dealership on Wednesday afternoon.

Fire and Emergency NZ said crews were called to Southpac Trucks in Wiri about 3.17pm.

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Three trucks were sent, but no action was required, a spokesperson says.

St John says it responded with one ambulance and one rapid response unit.

“One patient, in serious condition, has been transported to Middlemore Hospital,” a spokesperson says.

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