Target shooting near Bruce Highway sparks traffic meltdown

Police are investigating after a near-two hour shutdown of the Bruce Highway following reports of gunfire.

Police are investigating after a near-two hour shutdown of the Bruce Highway near Gympie following reports of gunfire. Picture 7News

Investigations are continuing after multiple shots were fired in Coles Creek near Gympie on Friday afternoon where two people were “target shooting”.

Police were called just after 12.15pm to reports shots were fired towards the Bruce Highway, adjacent to Maher Road.

Investigations have shown two people were target shooting on private property on Maher Road, but it prompted concerned members of the public nearby to contact police.

No one was physically injured as a result of the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Police are investigating after a near-two hour shutdown of the Bruce Highway near Gympie following reports of gunfire. Picture 7News

A man and woman are assisting police with their inquiries. A public safety exclusion zone has since been lifted and the Bruce Highway reopened.

The Bruce Highway was shut in both directions south of Gympie after midday near the Matilda service station at Traveston service station following initial reports of gunfire.

An exclusion zone has been established while police respond, encompassing Maher Road and both directions of the Bruce Highway adjacent to Maher Road near Gympie.

Police said emergency crews were called to the scene at Coles Creek, near Maher Rd at 12.15pm Friday.

The Courier-Mail understands specialist police including the Special Emergency Response Team and the Public Safety Response Team were initially sent with authorities fearing the worst.

Police have closed the Bruce Highway near Gympie after shots were fired near a popular service station.

Originally published as Target shooting near Bruce Highway sparks traffic meltdown