Christchurch quake: Pyne Gould building flattened

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Tue, 22 Feb 2011 3:02p.m.

A woman is carried away from the Pyne Gould building

A woman is carried away from the Pyne Gould building

By Deanna Harris

Images are coming in of what is believed to be the Pyne Gould Guinness building in Christchurch, which has been completely destroyed.

People at the scene are saying about 200 people are trapped inside and screams can be heard from within the building.

Kristy Clemence has just been rescued from the top of the building by the fire service.

“There are a lot of people in there,” says one woman currently working with emergency services.

Two woman interviewed by 3 News had just left the building when the quake struck.

Ambulances have run out so police are now taking people to safety in their police cars.

Watch video of the current scene and Ms Clemence’s rescue.

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28 Feb 2012 08:31p.m.

Sam wrote:

i know you probably were under a lot of stress writing this since it was so close to the time, but its pyne gould corporation, not guinness.

07 Mar 2011 04:19p.m.

Dani wrote:

My heart goes out to all those people devastated by the christchurch earthquake. I'm a 12 year old girl, but this is still really heartbreaking, to watch some of the trauma on television and all the people that have lost loved ones in the quake. God bless all xoxo

24 Feb 2011 06:40p.m.

cantygirl wrote:

Linda, have you heard from Noeline? I have friends on Butler St that can find out for you.

23 Feb 2011 09:45p.m.

Linda Gulliver wrote:

My 87 year old mother has been trying to contact one of her and my late father's dearest friends, Noeline Mills. Noeline's late husband fought in the Solomon Islands with my Dad. Noeline was living alone in Butler Street, Opawa. We would greatly appreciate any news of her. I also have students of mine in Christchurch. I wish them all, together with our good friend Noeline, safe passage through this horror.

23 Feb 2011 10:42a.m.

helen hall derrick bishop wrote:

we are safe no damage love to our Australian and South Africanand American families take care love you all Helen Derrick and Alex

23 Feb 2011 10:00a.m.

muta.keni wrote:

may god bless christchurch

23 Feb 2011 07:03a.m.

Chilli wrote:

While the moment should be focused on assisting those impacted by this tragedy, one can't help but also wonder about the reasons for such a catastrophic failure of a clearly modern building constructed in a known seismic region? The Romanesque-temple construction (not sure what it is) across the street doesn't appear to be damaged significantly, if at all. At the appropriate time, questions need to be asked.

23 Feb 2011 04:45a.m.

LeAnna wrote:

My prayers are with you all. It is awesome to see passerby folks coming to the rescue of their countrymen and women. May you all find comfort in your grief and have clarity of mind as to what steps you need to take next.

23 Feb 2011 04:23a.m.

Max wrote:

Deepest condolences from the USA. I'll be donating to some NZ relief funds.

23 Feb 2011 03:39a.m.

fraser wrote:

i spent 4 hours pulling people out of the middle of this building, really feel for you guys, and al the rest of chch and nz that will be hurting after this.