Update: Explosion, West Ipswich
Police investigating an explosion at West Ipswich last night have declared an emergent situation in the surrounding area under the Public Safety Preservation Act this afternoon.
Specialist police are currently conducting further examinations at the property on Clay Street where an explosion occurred around 6.30pm last night.
The following streets have been affected: Clay Street, Brisbane Street, Burnett Street, Darling Street East, Sytax Street, Herbert Street, Challinor Street, Johnstone Street and Tiger Street.
Two men, a 37-year-old and a 41-year-old, were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries as a result of last night’s incident.
Further advice will be provided when the emergent situation is revoked.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
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