Supercell hits south-east Queensland; Townsville urology report finds failings
A supercell brought lightning and heavy rain to Marsden, Carindale and Yarrabilba, while a report found serious failings in Townsville Hospital's urology…
A destructive supercell has struck parts of south-east Queensland, bringing intense lightning and heavy rain to Marsden, Carindale and Yarrabilba, according to the 9 News Brisbane bulletin of Wednesday 11 November.
The bulletin, led by Aislin Kriukelis, did not detail the extent of any damage or injuries in the summary available.
In other news, a report into the urology clinic at Townsville University Hospital has uncovered serious failings. The report found one patient died and another is now in palliative care.
It identified missed follow-ups, workforce shortages and long wait lists as factors behind major delays. Some patients claim those delays continue today.
Video: 9 News Australia.
Key questions
- Which areas were hit by the supercell?
- The bulletin named Marsden, Carindale and Yarrabilba as areas that saw intense lightning and heavy rain.
- What did the Townsville urology report find?
- It found serious failings at the clinic, including missed follow-ups, workforce shortages and long wait lists that caused major delays.
- What happened to the patients affected?
- According to the report, one patient died and another is now in palliative care.