Power pole smash closes road
The Mackay-Eungella Rd west of Marian has been closed in both directions after a car hit a power pole, leaving power lines hanging over the road.
Police & Courts
Bridge reopens following police incident
A vital bridge for morning commuters was closed early this morning with police warning commuters to avoid the area causing traffic jams on the surrounding roadways. LATEST.
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Car crashes into power pole
A man has been taken to hospital after a car ploughed into a power pole, causing it to crash to the ground.
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