Large tree falls on Lambton Quay, blocking traffic

A large tree has fallen onto an electrical box on Lambton Quay in Wellington’s financial district, stopping traffic.

Police were alerted to the incident at noon on Saturday.

A police spokesman said no one appeared to have been injured, but traffic heading south into the central area of ​​the city was blocked.

Fire and emergency crews are on site to provide protection at the scene.

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Wellington City Council contractors Fulton Hogan are assessing the situation to coordinate the removal. A spokesperson for the council suspected that the tree may have fallen due to a problem with the roots.

Onlookers from nearby cafes and shops had gathered to watch the commotion.

A Metlink spokesperson said buses traveling southbound at Lambton Quay will be diverted to nearby streets. Scheduled stops at David Jones will be missed.