Multiple fatalities had been reported in New Zealand's Christchurch following a major 6.3 magnitude earthquake, including two buses that were crushed by falling debris, police said.
The earthquake caused widespread damage in a city already recovering from a major quake in September last year.
"Multiple fatalities have been reported at several locations in the central city, including two buses crushed by falling buildings. A doctor and emergency services are attending," police said in a statement.
"Other reports include multiple building collapses, fires in buildings in the central (city) and persons reported trapped in buildings."
A fire service spokesman said numerous people were trapped in buildings and the quake caused more damage than the 7.1 magnitude quake that hit the city last September.
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