Three ambulance units respond to reports of a large explosion on Rykers Rd in Cape Tribulation

Reports of a large explosion have brought multiple emergency services units to a private property in Far North Queensland.

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November 11, 2022 - 5:00PM

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G’day Far Northerners, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region this week, November 7 to 11.

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TODAY’S NEWS

Cape Tribulation explosion

At least three ambulance units as well as two firefighter units are on scene at a private property in Cape Tribulation after receiving reports of an explosion.

Emergency services were called to the Rykers Rd property about 2.50pm with a report of a possible gas bottle explosion. Two QFES crews, one each from Mossman and Port Douglas, arrived on scene about 5pm.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said ambulance crews on scene had not reported any major injuries..

Remembrance Day

The Far North will gather to pay its respects on Remembrance Day on Friday.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Australia holds a two minute silence in honour and memory of soldiers who have died or suffered in war.

Here is the list of services available to attend.

Remembrance Day Services 2022

Cairns

When: 10.40am – 11.10am

Venue: Cairns Cenotaph, 107-115 Esplanade, Cairns Queensland 4870

Mareeba

When: 10.30am – 11.15am

Venue: Anzac Park Cenotaph, Byrnes Street Mareeba QLD 4880

Port Douglas

When: 10.30am onwards

Venue: Mossman Administration Building, 64-66 Front Street, Mossman QLD 4873

Innisfail

When: 10:30am onwards

Venue: 18 Fitzgerald Esplanade, Innisfail QLD 4860

Atherton

When: 10.45am – 11.15am

Where: Atherton Cenotaph, Kennedy Highway Corner of Cook Street, Atherton QLD 4883

Kuranda

When: 10.45am – 11.10am

Venue: Centenary Park, Kuranda QLD 4881

Car Crash

A two-vehicle crash has brought down a light pole on the corner of Lily and McLeod streets in North Cairns, shortly before 1pm today.

A Queensland Ambulance Service representative confirmed a crew was at the scene.

“Paramedics were called at 12.50pm to a two-vehicle crash where one hit a power pole,” she said.

“Three occupants were assessed and two declined transport.

“One person was transported to Cairns Hospital.”

Emergency services including firefighters, police and paramedics and Ergon Energy workers attended a two vehicle crash which involved one car also hitting a street pole in North Cairns on November 9, 2022. Picture: Alison Paterson

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Cairns station officer Tim Caswell said it was fortunate that no-one struck the main power pole which carried the three-phase as well as high-voltage lines.

“Today we responded to a two vehicle road traffic crash, the report was that we had powerlines were down on one vehicle but on arrival we notice we noticed these were not, which was safer for the occupants,” he said.

“Had the vehicle struck the power pole rather than the street light pole, things could have been much worse.”

McLeod St was closed for a time.

“Ergon is still on scene,” she said.

“Police are still on scene investigating.”

Skydiving incident

A skydiving incident in Mission Beach on Wednesday has sent a man in his 30s to Tully Hospital with minor injuries.

Paramedics were called to the scene about 10.30am Wednesday after reports of a bungled landing.

“It seems like the man might have clipped a tree on his way down,” a Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said.

“He didn’t appear to suffer anything serious, just minor soft tissue injuries and he was taken to hospital as a precaution.”

WEATHER

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a partly cloudy day in Cairns on Friday.

Olivia Rowse, Brandon Rowse, Aubrey Rowse and Karly Hare enjoy some ice-cream to combat the hot weather in Cairns. Picture: Nuno Avendano

Across the region on Friday:

Cairns: Partly cloudy, 22C – 31C

Atherton: Partly cloudy, 16C – 27C

Cardwell: Partly cloudy, 21C – 29C

Cooktown: Partly cloudy, 25C – 32C

Innisfail: Partly cloudy, 21C – 31C

Mareeba: Partly Cloudy, 18C – 31C

TRAFFIC

Traffic on Mulgrave Road, Earlville. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cape Tribulation / Kimberley

Roadworks have been reported on Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Road at Cape Tribulation / Kimberley

Long delays are expected in both directions towards Wujal Wujal.

Coen / Laura

The Peninsula Developmental Road is subject to a 5 Tonne GVM limit from Laura to Coen due to water over the road.

Edmonton/Gordonvale

Roadworks are being carried out on the Bruce Highway — Cairns Southern Access Corridor — Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale. Delays expected (during active hours of work), with all lanes in both directions affected. The work is expected to run until June 30, 2023.

Feluga

Major intersection upgrade at East Feluga Road and Bruce Hwy. Delays are expected to August 12, 2022.

Lake Eacham

Wrights Creek Road is closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route.

Ravenshoe

Roadworks have been reported at Grigg St, Ravenshoe and are expected to December 12, 2022.

Wrights Creek

Hill Road Closed permanently from the Bruce Highway to Harris Road to December 2024.