A gas explosion in Christchurch destroyed a laundromat and put two in hospital. An explosion at a Christchurch laundromat threw debris up to 20 metres and resulted in two people inside at the time being hospitalised. The force of the explosion was powerful enough to shake nearby houses, according to reports on social media. IAIN MCGREGOR/STUFF The explosion caused "significant" damage to the laundromat and surrounding buildings. IAIN MCGREGOR/STUFF Two people inside at the time of the explosion were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.

Source: Stuff November 11, 2018 18:45 UTC