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Many roads across the Central Highlands and Isaac regions remain closed following heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours.
Residents in the Gemfields have been closed in from the north and south, with both Anakie Sapphire Road and Capella Road closed in both directions due to flooding.
It is understood that Retreat Creek Bridge reopened about 1pm on March 17.
Areas of the Gemfields recorded more than 200mm early Wednesday morning, which also resulted in the rapid rise of Retreat Creek, flooding parts of Sapphire.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads reported Clermont Alpha Road was closed from 9am, from Alpha to the Isaac Regional Council boundary.
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08:52 EDT, 11 February 2021
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A rampaging driver who allegedly stole seven vehicles during a nine-hour crime spree was finally brought down by Queensland police, with the dramatic arrest captured on video.
The 27-year-old man is facing 35 charges over the terrifying ordeal which began near Rockhampton in Central Queensland and finished on the outskirts of Emerald, 350km away.
Police tried multiple times to stop the man who had allegedly bashed a pensioner and held others against their will.
Dramatic footage shows the man being wrestled to the ground by officers after police deployed road spikes for a second time to disable the vehicle he was driving.
A 27-year-old Wandal man is currently assisting investigators in relation to a string of offences allegedly committed between Rockhampton and Stanwell.