Police warn rugby fans away from Party Central

Police are advising people to avoid Auckland CBD in the interests of public safety.

Sun (those in authority) square Chaos (assuming disaster is a step away (“given the earlier and ongoing disruptions to public transport, and in the interests of public safety people are advised not to return to downtown/the Queens Wharf, unless they absolutely have to”)).

In a statement released this evening, police say: “Given the earlier and ongoing disruptions to public transport, (ferries, trains and buses) and in the interests of public safety people are advised not to return to downtown/the Queens Wharf, unless they absolutely have to.”

Those attending the game at Eden Park are advised to revise their travel plan or find an alternative means to get home safely.

“The city is full of revellers – some of whom are less well-behaved than others – and anyone who doesn’t need to return to the city should stay away from it after the rugby match finishes”.

A group of four people were pulled from the water in Auckland’s viaduct this evening, who jumped in to escape being crushed by the 100,000-strong crowd.

Three people, including a young boy, were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Earlier this evening six people, including tourists, were injured in an incident involving a car and a bus on Fanshaw Street.

Three people were seriously injured and three left with moderate injuries after a bus hit a car which then struck pedestrians, around 6.45 this evening.

St John told 3 News they have had to treat three dozen people tonight for hyperventilation, panic attacks and assault.

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Source: newshub.co.nz