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Massive hailstones, some as large as golf balls, were reported across various parts of the state. In the Southern Downs, residents noted hailstones measuring between 8 to 9 centimeters in diameter.
At the 150th anniversary fair of Esk State School, located approximately 100 kilometers from Brisbane, nine individuals sustained injuries as severe storms unleashed hail, torrential rain, and strong winds, throwing the event into disarray.
At 3:24 p.m. local time, four people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries caused by the hail.
A woman in her 30s was transported to Ipswich Hospital, where she was treated for head and neck injuries and is in stable condition.
Additionally, a man in his 20s was admitted to Gatton Hospital with minor burns and is also in stable condition.
A woman in her 20s and another in her 30s were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Another five people were treated by paramedics at the scene.
Huge hailstones smashed windows, damaged roofs and pummelled cars.
The largest hailstones, about 9cm in diameter, were reported in Pratton in the state’s Southern Downs region.
The ferocious storm rolled across Brisbane’s CBD and the greater suburbs about 3pm.
It left hundreds of residents in south-east Queensland without power.
Residents in the NSW Northern Tablelands and across the North West Slopes and Plains, including Tamworth and Moree were also expected to be hit by the storms.
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning more wild conditions are on the way, with severe storms, damaging winds and giant hail forecast in Queensland for later this afternoon.