Supercell storm cuts power to more than 80,000 homes across Queensland

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More than 80,000 homes have lost power after a destructive storm lashed southeast Queensland. Heavy rain, 125kmh winds, hail and more than 120,000 lightning strikes were recorded…

More than 80,000 homes have lost power after a destructive storm lashed southeast Queensland.

Heavy rain, 125kmh winds, hail and more than 120,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight as Brisbane, Logan and surrounding regions were hit by the supercell on Wednesday afternoon.

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Footage taken on Thursday morning showed roofs had been torn from homes and trees stripped of branches during the chaos.

The State Emergency Service (SES) received more than 300 requests for help in Logan, with people reportedly trapped in cars and houses.

Residents of Regent’s Park described conditions like a tornado passing through, causing a tree to fall and snap a power pole in half.

It was one of the more than 400 reports of fallen powerlines made to energy provider Energex across the region overnight.

More than 80,000 households experienced power outages as a result, with repair crews now working desperately to restore services to those affected.

“Crews have managed to get the lights back on to nearly 10,000 customers over the past few hours and are on track to restore supply to more in coming hours,” Energex said late on Wednesday.

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