Quake survivors may be in building - The Press Association

(UKPA) – 46 minutes ago

Survivors are believed to be in a collapsed building where an Irishman was caught up in the New Zealand earthquake.

The man, aged in his mid-40s and married with children, was believed to be in the Pyne Gould Guinness (PGG) building in Christchurch. He had been living in New Zealand for some time.

Authorities have said people in the building made contact with rescuers trying to dig down through the rubble.

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