Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — Streets were closed and trains were halted as Queensland police investigated an ‘active shooter’ Monday morning.
Police have made an ’emergency declaration’ in response to the incident in the suburb of Auchenflower.
Shortly after 11 am local time, police responded to the scene at Coronation Drive.
Officials later said no shots were fired, issuing the following statement: “Officers were called to an address on Coronation Drive as part of an ongoing investigation and noticed two armed men. No shots have been fired. A cordon remains in place.”
A declaration was made under the Public Safety and Preservation Act shortly after 12 pm and it encompasses the boundaries of Coronation Drive, Lang Parade, Dunmore Terrace and Chasely Street, back to Coronation Drive and Coronation Drive up to Land Street.
Delays are expected. Bus passengers were told they were being diverted in Auchenflower because of an “active shooter.” A nearby hospital was also placed on lockdown.
Police are asking people to avoid the area.
Local media reports shots fired but it was unclear how many people were injured.
UPDATE: Stops missed: Coronation Dr, Auchenflower. Buses travelling in both directions along Coronation Drive, Auchenflower are on a local diversion at the request of police. https://t.co/K5LedqcDqP #TLAlert #TL400s
— TransLink (@TransLinkSEQ) December 3, 2018
Coronation Drive is closed between Land Street and Lang parade. Traffic Outbound is diverting via Park Road. Traffic inbound is diverted by Sylvan Road. Auchenflower.
— SEQUEST (@SEQUESTQLD) December 3, 2018
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