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Bricks fallen from the parapet of a two-storey building in the central city.

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Damage to a commercial building. The brick parapets have collapsed, crushing the awning below.

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Damage to a row of shops in Shirley. The parapets and awnings have collapsed, and the footpath is littered with rubble. The building has been cordoned off with police tape.

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The clock on New Regent Street. A crack runs down the edge of the parapet, showing how the buildings have moved. The clock has stopped at the time of the earthquake.

Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:09 (02)

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. USAR teams assess the parapet on the National Bank on Riccarton Road as staff look on from inside. It was deemed to be safe".