Circle on Cavill Surfers Paradise: Roads closed after glass falls
Police have closed roads in Surfers Paradise after glass panels fell from a building during wild weather on the Gold Coast.
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Police have closed roads in Surfers Paradise after glass panels were blown from a shelter at the pool deck of the Circle on Cavill building.
Roads are closed at Ferny Ave between Beach Rd and Elkhorn Ave as a result of the incident.
Traffic is heavily backed up on surrounding streets as a result.
Officers remain concerned about loose panels falling onto the street as the area continues to experience high winds.
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It is understood the Cavill Mall has also temporarily shut.
Road closures on Ferny Ave, Surfers between Beach Rd and Elkhorn Ave due to loose roofing on a building in Surfers Paradise. Both north and south bound lanes are closed. pic.twitter.com/rpjEfTz4ZD
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) December 13, 2020
Hoarding from a nearby nightclub is also believed to have blown free.
The incident came as the Gold Coast continued to be battered by high wind and heavy rain on Monday morning.
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Originally published as Circle on Cavill Surfers Paradise: Roads closed after glass falls
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