Accidental discharge of firearm, Bundaberg

An investigation has commenced in relation to the accidental discharge of a police firearm at Bundaberg today.

A uniformed officer from the Road Policing Command was handling his service firearm when it accidentally discharged around 10am.

The bullet lodged in the roadway on Electra Street and no-one was injured.

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