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Strong Winds Topple Tree on Christchurch Bus, No Injuries
10/21/2025
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- A large tree fell on a Christchurch Metro bus at the Rapaki bus stop 2:20 PM on Tuesday, with the driver—the only person inside—unharmed.
- Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Dwayne Pool noted no children were present.
- Strong winds caused branches to fall across the city, with outages affecting nearly 500 properties in North Canterbury.
- MainPower warned that strong winds could cause outages for about 20,000 homes and businesses.
