Major Landslide - Katoomba
Published: 07 Mar 2022 11:22am
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a major landslide, caused by intense rainfall, at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains.
Fire crews have put exclusion zones in place around the scene in Gang Gang Street, as the area is unstable.
The nearby rail line is also in danger and RailCorp has closed the line in both directions until engineers can assess the damage.
Blue Mountains Council workers are assisting along with NSW Police.
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Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm
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14 Cascade Street, Katoomba NSW 2780
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