Suburban street declared under ‘emergency situation’ as police negotiate with man inside home
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In Hervey Bay, Queensland, residents were met with an alarming situation that disrupted the peace in the early hours of Friday morning, 15 November.
An 'emergency situation' was declared on Hood Street at Urangan, leading to a tense standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a house, leaving the local community on edge.
The incident began around 3 a.m. following a welfare check, which quickly escalated, prompting police to take decisive action.
The situation intensified when it was reported that children were inside the house and the man had armed himself with a bladed weapon.
The unfolding drama caused immediate concern for the safety of the children and the wider community.
Queensland Police managed to safely remove the children from the single-storey brick house.
However, the standoff with the man continued as negotiations were underway in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully.
A trailer with a large toolbox, which had a 'for sale' sign perched on it, could be seen in the driveway, a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere enveloping the street.
In a statement, Queensland Police confirmed their engagement with the man: 'Upon arrival, police began negotiations with a male resident at the address.’
‘An emergency situation was declared around 4:30 a.m.'
The declaration was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act.
Residents within the exclusion zone, which includes Hood Street, Esplanade, Marine Court, and Pulgul Street, were ordered to remain indoors.
The lockdown not only affected the freedom of movement but also the sense of security that residents of Hervey Bay are accustomed to.
Traffic diversions were put in place as a precaution, and the public was advised to avoid the area.
Update: As of 11:43 a.m., the lockdown has been revoked. No further information has been provided.
As we update on the latest developments, please stay safe and stay indoors.
How do you cope with unexpected disruptions in your area? Join the conversation below and let us know.
In Hervey Bay, Queensland, residents were met with an alarming situation that disrupted the peace in the early hours of Friday morning, 15 November.
An 'emergency situation' was declared on Hood Street at Urangan, leading to a tense standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a house, leaving the local community on edge.
The incident began around 3 a.m. following a welfare check, which quickly escalated, prompting police to take decisive action.
The situation intensified when it was reported that children were inside the house and the man had armed himself with a bladed weapon.
An ‘emergency situation’ was declared on Hood Street at about 4:30 a.m. Credit: Queensland Police
The unfolding drama caused immediate concern for the safety of the children and the wider community.
Queensland Police managed to safely remove the children from the single-storey brick house.
However, the standoff with the man continued as negotiations were underway in an attempt to resolve the situation peacefully.
A trailer with a large toolbox, which had a 'for sale' sign perched on it, could be seen in the driveway, a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere enveloping the street.
In a statement, Queensland Police confirmed their engagement with the man: 'Upon arrival, police began negotiations with a male resident at the address.’
‘An emergency situation was declared around 4:30 a.m.'
The declaration was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act.
Residents within the exclusion zone, which includes Hood Street, Esplanade, Marine Court, and Pulgul Street, were ordered to remain indoors.
The lockdown not only affected the freedom of movement but also the sense of security that residents of Hervey Bay are accustomed to.
Traffic diversions were put in place as a precaution, and the public was advised to avoid the area.
Update: As of 11:43 a.m., the lockdown has been revoked. No further information has been provided.
How do you cope with unexpected disruptions in your area? Join the conversation below and let us know.
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