Crash at Emerald explodes into a massive alleged street disturbance

Two men have been charged after an alleged disturbance at an Emerald shopping complex escalated into an alleged large street fight that left three people in hospital. Full details here.

Two men have been charged after an alleged disturbance at an Emerald shopping complex escalated into an alleged large street brawl following a crash between a bus and four-wheel drive at a nearby house.

A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman said police were called to an alleged disturbance on Tuesday evening that started at Coles at The Plaza at Emerald with a small group of men that allegedly involved spitting and verbal abuse.

The spokeswoman said the incident escalated following a crash at a nearby house on Egerton Street before 6pm between a four-wheel drive and a bus.

She said it was understood there was a large group of people in the bus and that a second alleged dispute occurred at the house following the crash.

It is understood that 20-30 people were involved in an alleged physical altercation, with at least three people believed to have been taken into custody.

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene.

A QAS spokeswoman said no one was injured as a result of the crash, however, multiple people were injured in the alleged assault.

The spokeswoman said three men were transported to Emerald Hospital in stable conditions, including a man in his 30s with a facial injury, a man in his 20s with a head injury and a second man in his 20s with a facial injury.

A QPS spokeswoman said on Thursday that two men had been charged with public nuisance.

The spokeswoman said police had identified a number of persons involved and that the alleged offences committed ranged from assault, wilful damage and public nuisance.

She said more charges were expected in the coming days.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Police are asking anyone that may have witnessed the disturbance or may have dashcam or video footage to contact Emerald Police Station or Policelink on 131 444 and quote the reference number QP2102231600.