A person is critical after suffering burns in an explosion in Putāruru. A person is in a critical condition after suffering burns in an explosion in Putāruru. Emergency services were called to the location, which is north-west of the South Waikato town Putāruru, about 1.20pm on Wednesday, a St John spokeswoman said. A person suffered burns in the explosion and was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition by helicopter. Stuff understands it was an oil drum that exploded.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2021 00:58 UTC