An intense week-long wait for Tropical Cyclone Alfred — now downgraded into a tropical low — has culminated in death, injury and extensive damage.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a crash involving two army trucks at Tregeagle, nine kilometres south of Lismore, on Saturday evening. More than 20 ambulance resources were deployed to help 36 patients. A number of patients have been taken to Tweed and Lismore Hospitals but NSW Ambulance told AAP not all 36 required transport.
Energex crews were working tirelessly to reconnect homes but it remained a particular challenge on the Gold Coast with the strong winds. Queensland's state-owned electricity company said earlier on Saturday that fully restoring power to all residents could take "up to a week". Emergency warnings were cancelled in Queensland but thousands of residents in NSW remained in limbo after evacuating over flood risks.
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