Fuel tanker rollover near Pentland prompts emergency declaration and evacuation.

A fuel tanker rollover on Flinders Highway near Pentland, west of Charters Towers, prompted an emergency declaration by Queensland Police under the Public Safety Preservation Act. A two-kilometer exclusion zone has been established around the site, and residents are advised to stay indoors. Emergency services, including firefighters and paramedics, are on scene. Motorists and the public should avoid the area until further notice, affecting local traffic and rail services.

September 27, 2024
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