Emergency services evacuated a Bunnings Warehouse in Newstead on Tuesday morning following a bomb threat.
No injuries have been reported. Traffic was diverted in the surrounding area as police conducted sweeps of the store.
Evacuation and Response
The Bunnings Warehouse in Newstead, along with several surrounding stores, was evacuated by emergency services shortly after 8:30 AM on Tuesday.
Police immediately swept the building as a precautionary measure. Traffic was diverted off Ross Street between Edmondstone Road and Durong Street, affecting the back end of the building and the main car park entrance.
Current Status
No further details regarding the nature of the threat or the outcome of the police investigation have been released at this time. Authorities have confirmed there were no injuries resulting from the incident.