Wesley Hospital in Brisbane evacuated for suspected gas leak
Patients left Wesley Hospital after a gas leak alarm. Queensland Fire responded to the emergency.
Queensland Fire went to Wesley Hospital on Coronation Drive in Auchenflower on Tuesday morning after a suspected gas leak alarm. Seven fire crews responded to the scene by about 10.30am, including a scientific unit trained to handle hazardous materials.
Patients were evacuated as a safety step. UnitingCare Queensland, which runs the hospital, said it would share more details later in the day.
- 7
- Fire crews
- Coronation Drive, Auchenflower
- Location
- Tuesday morning
- Time
Why it mattersHospital evacuations disrupt patient care and treatment. The incident shows possible risks with the building that need urgent study.
AustraliaWesley is a major Brisbane hospital serving hundreds of patients daily; any disruption affects urgent care access across a major urban centre.
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