The Queensland coastal town of Bargara has been hit by a mini tornado as bad weather wreaks havoc across the state.
A "MINI tornado" has ripped through the seaside town of Bargara, near Bundaberg, bringing down powerlines, tearing off roofs and flinging iron and windows across the streets.
Local councillor Greg Barnes has told The Courier-Mail he witnessed the mini tornado as it tore through his neighbourhood.
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Cr Barnes said a man and woman are currently trapped in their ute after a Norfolk Pine was brought down onto the cab of the vehicle. They appear to be seriously injured, he said.
Cr Barnes said the tornado swept through the northern end of Bargara, impacting buildings and homes including his own.
This Twitter photo from Channel 7 Bundaberg shows emergency crews working to free a man trapped in his car after a pine tree fell on the vehicle during a mini-tornado. PIC: Pippa Bradshaw/ Channel 7
He said the most affected areas were between Bargara Road and McCavanagh Street and Davidson Street and the Esplanade.
Emergency crews have been activated and residents are urged to stay away from the area as there are live wires down.
Cr Barnes said he had heard reports the local bowls club may have lost its roof.
"It's not a good situation. I urge people to keep away. It's not something you need to come and see. It's very dangerous. There are live wires down in nearly every street,' Cr Barnes said.
This Twitter picture from Channel Nine News shows emergency personnel at Bargara after the mini tornado hit. PIC: Courtesy Nine News.
"They're going to have to shut down the power out here. We need the public to play their part and keep away."
Bargara resident Judith McNamara, who witnessed the tornado through her kitchen window, said it left a car in her yard with a tree through it.
"All of a sudden ... I looked up and a tree went flying through the air ... and the car went up," she told ABC radio.
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said it damaged homes, shops, a bowling club and government buildings.
All roads into the town are closed.
with AAP
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