Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act PSPA at Banana due to a chemical spill.
A truck carrying a toxic substance crashed on the Dawson Highway near Belldeen Greycliffe Road shortly before midday (February 27).
Motorists are advised to avoid Dawson Highway, with the exclusion zone also encompassing Belldeen Greycliffe Road, Orange Creek Road and Orange Creek School Bus Road.
Road diversions are being put in place but clean-up efforts are expected to go overnight and into tomorrow.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
