Fire and Emergency received reports of the incident around 8.30pm in Moncks Bay and one fire engine is in attendance.

Orion Group's website says 448 properties are currently without power.

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23 Jan: Heavy rain is still causing disruption in parts of the North Island

23 Jan: Residents in weather ravaged areas are still being urged to avoid travelling if possible, with slips and flooding still plaguing the upper North Island

23 Jan: Destruction and tragedy have come in the wake of slips caused by record rainfall in the upper North Island

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