Eastbound lane of Capricorn Highway and McLaughlin St closed because of gas leak
The eastbound lane of a highway which intersects with a busy street in front of a shopping centre was closed while emergency services deal with a gas leak.
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Gracemere Police have reopened the eastbound lane of the Capricorn Highway and McLaughlin St in front of a shopping centre after a gas bottle leak.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesman said one of two crews sent there when they were called about 9.50am were still on scene to deal with a damaged 8kg gas bottle that had fallen from the back of a vehicle onto the road.
A QFES spokeswoman said they have liaised with a gas examiner and informed Rockhampton Regional Council about the incident.
It is understood council are the authority removing the gas bottle.
A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman said the incident was in hand.
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