UPDATE: Marble Court explosion

As stated by Superintendent Lane Todd, Canterbury Metro Area Commander:

Police have today been working at the scene of yesterday's explosion, alongside investigators from WorkSafe and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

The scene examination will continue tomorrow.

The cordon has this afternoon been reduced to include Marble Court houses only, and the outer cordons have been stood down.

Some residents have been able to return to their homes today, and Police and FENZ have been supporting them through that process.

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