PSPA declared, Ipswich

Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act following a suspicious item located in Ipswich this morning.

Around 7.20am police were advised of a blue bag being left unattended at a bus stop on Bell Street.

Surrounding businesses have been evacuated and the street has been closed while police respond to the incident.

The PSPA has been declared between the areas of Limestone, Ellenborough and East streets and motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

There is no further information available at this time.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

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