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23 July, 2026

New start date for Allora Police station work

Less than a week after advice of work to be carried out at Allora Police Station, a start on the project has been deferred


The 22-years-old driver of this grocery delivery truck escaped serious injury after the vehicle crashed off the New England Highway at Glengallan, south of Allora, last Wednesday morning. He was treated by paramedics before being taken to Warwick Hospital, and was later issued with a traffic infringement notice.
The 22-years-old driver of this grocery delivery truck escaped serious injury after the vehicle crashed off the New England Highway at Glengallan, south of Allora, last Wednesday morning. He was treated by paramedics before being taken to Warwick Hospital, and was later issued with a traffic infringement notice.
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The station will be subject to a temporary closure for repairs to the building, with work now commencing on the 10th of August.

During this time, frontline patrols and local Policing continue uninterrupted while front counter services will be impacted briefly.

Police have requested that all administrative enquiries such as weapons licence applications be referred to Warwick Police Station (Mondays to Fridays) and Clifton Police Station (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only).

The public is asked to note that the Allora Police station phone number will be impacted.

If you are dealing with an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000),

Call 131 444 (Policelink) to report non-urgent incidents or ask general police questions or on-line reporting – use the QPS on-line reporting forms to report matters like lost property or traffic crashes.

“We thank the community for their co-operation during this time.” Sergeant Damian Grace and Senior Constable Ben Ogden said.

CRASH AT GLENGALLAN

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Shortly before 10am last Wednesday morning, the 15th of July, a delivery truck on its way to Warwick left the New England Highway on its approach to Glengallan.

Then truck crashed into the table drain before coming to a sudden stop against a concrete drainpipe, causing significant damage to the cabin of the vehicle.

The airbags deployed and the 22-years-old driver sustained minor injuries

After treating the driver at the scene paramedics transported the man to Warwick Hospital for a check-up.

A witness had contacted Police and reported the manner of driving leading up to the crash occurring.

Investigators issued the driver with a traffic infringement notice for the offence of careless driving/due care and attention.

Allora Police warn motorists that if you are feeling fatigued or tired - stop driving and take a break for your safety and that of other road users.

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