Roads closed in Surfers as glass falls from building
Police have closed roads in Surfers Paradise after glass panels were blown from a shelter at the pool deck of the Circle on Cavill building.
Roads are closed at Ferny Ave between Beach Rd and Elkhorn Ave as a result of the incident.
Traffic is heavily backed up on surrounding streets as a result.
It is understood the Cavill Mall has also temporarily shut.
Road closures on Ferny Ave, Surfers between Beach Rd and Elkhorn Ave due to loose roofing on a building in Surfers Paradise. Both north and south bound lanes are closed. pic.twitter.com/rpjEfTz4ZD
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) December 13, 2020
Hoarding from a nearby nightclub is also believed to have blown onto the street.
The incident came as the Gold Coast continued to be battered by high wind and heavy rain on Monday morning.
More to follow
Originally published as BREAKING: Roads closed in Surfers as glass falls from building
