Emergency declaration after chemical truck catches fire in Queensland
An emergency has been declared and an exclusion zone set up after a truck carrying chemicals caught fire in Queensland.
Moderated by Tomas Kauer 
An emergency has been declared and an exclusion zone set up after a truck carrying chemicals caught fire in Queensland.
Emergency services were called to Mitchell Highway in Bakers Bend, 20 kilometres south of Charleville, about 6.30am.
Two chemical trailers had caught fire, according to police.
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Police have established an exclusion zone, which includes a large section of the Mitchell Highway near the Angellala Creek bridge.
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and residents within the exclusion zone are advised to leave immediately.
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