
BREAKING: Truck brings down power lines on Warrego Hwy
Update 5.06pm, July 10:
The Warrego Highway at Wallumbilla has now reopened.
“Highway now reopened as of before 5pm,” a QPS spokesman said.
“Powerlines repaired and job’s done!”
Update 4.30pm, July 10:
Queensland Ambulance crews were called to the crash on the corner of Flinders and George Streets at Wallumbilla at 2.55pm.
“The patient involved was completely uninjured,” a QAS spokeswoman said.
“No assessment to be made.”
Earlier:
A TRUCK has crashed into a power pole in Wallumbilla, closing off a section of the Warrego Highway.
The truck was making a turn at a low speed when it hit the pole at 2.50pm on July 10.
“Turning from the highway and collected a power pole; wires down,” a Queensland Police Service spokesman said.
“It’s closed until 5pm with diversions through Wallumbilla.”