MAN ASPHYXIATED
GAS MAIN BROKEN BY EARTHQUAKE (P.A.) WELLINGTON. August 14. Shortly before a single man living alone died of asphyxiation on the morning after the last earthquake he replied to workmen of the Wellington Gas Company investigating leaks in a gas main: “There’s nothing wrong inside, Get out.” He appeared to resent being disturbed.
This was stated in evidence at the inquest to-day into the death of Alfred le Comte, aged 53. who was found dead in his home, Myrtle crescent, Newtown, when the police forced an entrance three days after the earthquake. The Coroner returned a verdict that death was caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, saying it was unfortunate le Comte had not appreciated the danger and taken warning.
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Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23717, 15 August 1942, Page 4
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