Queensland police issue an emergency declaration over incident at Wieambilla on Queensland's Western Downs.
abc.net.au/news/qld-police-emergency-declaration-wieambilla-unfolding-incident/101763662Queensland police have issued an emergency declaration over an unfolding incident at Wieambilla on Queensland's Western Downs.Police said Wains Road at Wieambilla has been closed.
The declaration zone encompasses the area between Chinchilla Tara Road, Wieambilla Road, Bennetts School Road and Mary Street. Residents within the declared areas have been told to remain indoors until further notice, with motorists and pedestrians advised to avoid the area.
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