A major police investigation is underway in the heart of Brisbane's CBD after construction workers made a chilling discovery on Adelaide Street this morning. Human remains were uncovered during routine work, sending shockwaves through the city centre and prompting an immediate large-scale emergency response.
Queensland Police confirmed they were called to the scene near the intersection of Adelaide and Creek Streets around 10:30 AM after workers alerted authorities to the grim find. The area has been completely cordoned off as forensic specialists begin their meticulous examination of the site.
City Centre Lockdown
Multiple emergency vehicles flooded the popular city street, with police establishing a significant exclusion zone that has disrupted pedestrian traffic and local businesses. Crime scene tape now blocks access to sections of the footpath as investigators in white suits work methodically behind the barriers.
"We're treating this as a suspicious death until we can determine otherwise," a police spokesperson told reporters at the scene. "Our priority is to identify the deceased and establish the circumstances surrounding their death."
Forensic Examination Underway
Specialist forensic teams have been deployed to carefully document and process the scene. The remains have been transported for formal identification and post-mortem examination, which police hope will provide crucial answers about how long they had been at the location and the cause of death.
Detectives are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the Adelaide Street area in recent days or weeks to come forward. They're particularly interested in speaking with regular commuters and local workers who might have noticed anything unusual.
The discovery has left Brisbane residents and workers stunned, with many expressing their shock on social media as images of the police presence circulated online. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together what happened in one of the city's busiest thoroughfares.
