Woman hospitalised following ‘physical altercation’ in Kelso
A 30-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following a violent altercation in Kelso early this morning. Get the latest update.
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A fight between two women has resulted in one of them being taken to hospital in the early hours of Monday.
A Queensland Police spokeswoman said officers responded to reports of a disturbance at Gower Street, Kelso.
“Initial information indicates around 3am two women became involved in a physical altercation,” the spokeswoman said.
“A 30-year-old woman sustained a wound to her head and was transported to Townsville University Hospital.”
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman confirmed that the victim had sustained facial injuries and was transported to the hospital in a stable condition.
Investigations are continuing, anyone with information or relevant vision is urged to contact police.
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