Canoona: Queensland Police issue urgent public safety alert after crash sparks search near Bruce Highway
Residents have been told to stay indoors as police search for the occupants of a vehicle that crashed near a major highway in Central Queensland.
Police issued an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) and have initiated a major search responding to an “ongoing” incident near the Bruce Highway at Canoona.
The PSPA was declared at 1.42pm after a vehicle reportedly crashed near the Canoona Speed Farm, before the fled on foot and are believed to be hiding in the area.
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Residents close to the crash scene have been urged to remain indoors and the public are advised to avoid the area.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
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