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MACQUARIE STREET AT STANDSTILL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 4.45PM:
Macquarie Street has reopened after having its four lanes reduced to one fince 4pm following reports of a fire in an office block.
Traffic on Macquarie Street was severely impacted with one Mercury reporter stuck in traffic, saving it was at a complete stand still and had been for roughly 20 minutes.
A statement the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management said emergency crews were on scene investigation a “small fire within a building.”
“To ensure safety the of emergency service personnel involved, Macquarie Street below Argyle Street is currently reduced to one lane of traffic which is being managed by police,” the statement read.
“Motorists are asked to avoid the area where possible and the patience of those already affected is appreciated.”
DAVEY ST ROLLOVER, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24:
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Traffic is now clear following a rollover on Davey street in the Hobart CBD
A car briefly blocked two lanes of traffic on Davey St, near Sandy Bay Rd just before 1pm.
Police and emergency services were on the scene.
The car rolled over right outside Brendan Webb’s house.
He was making some food at the time when he heard a “really loud thud”.
“We came out and we see a couple of people attending to the car that was completely flipped over,” he said.
“It was like a really loud thud.
“A lot of people stopped to check if she (the driver) was okay and it seemed she was okay.
“It’s really lucky because it’s close to all the services and stuff.”
CAR BURGLARIES ON EASTERN SHORE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Bellerive police are investigating numerous car burglaries in the Howrah, Clarendon Vale and Cremorne areas over the last three nights.
Police say 15 vehicles have been broken into, with the majority unlocked at the time.
A number of items were stolen including wallets and money.
Police said it is a timely reminder that thieves are often opportunistic and are looking for a “quick grab”.
If they see a vehicle unlocked, it’s an attractive target for a burglary.
Police are appealing for any information in relation to the burglaries, or suspicious activity to be made known to police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.
Vehicle owners are encouraged to secure their vehicles to deter burglary:
Lock your car doors and make sure all the windows are up – make it hard for thieves to enter.
Don’t leave valuables in sight – if your car looks empty thieves may not bother trying to break in.
Park your car in a driveway or well-lit area at night – being easily seen may deter offenders.
PHOTOS: BLAZE AT SANDY BAY UTAS CAMPUS
10AM TUESDAY:
A FIRE in a university classroom saw academics evacuate the Sandy Bay campus as fire crews were called to address the blaze.
The Tasmania Fire Service deployed multiple resources to the University of Tasmania’s science block on College Rd about 9.50am on Tuesday after a blaze broke out in one of the rooms.
A heavy pumper and several firefighters were seen at the site as staff gathered outside the premises.
A TFS spokeswoman said the blaze started after a pile of leaves caught fire in a drying room in the science block.
UTAS was contacted for comment.
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