Two police officers are dead and another is injured following an ambush at a property west of Brisbane.
In a statement Queensland Police announced an “ongoing incident” at Wieambilla in the Western Downs region.
“Police have declared an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to an ongoing incident at Wieambilla,” the statement said.
“Several police crews are in attendance at the property.”
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Residents in the declared area have been urged to remain indoors.
“Wains Road is closed, and the declaration zone encompasses the area between Chinchilla Tara Rd, Wieambilla Rd, Bennetts School Rd, and Mary Street,” the statement said.
“Residents within the declared areas must remain indoors until further notice, and motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area.”
More to come
Source: Sky News
