Man injured in 'serious incident' in Moonyoonooka, Geraldton
A man in his 30s is in a serious condition at Geraldton Regional Hospital after a 'serious incident' in Moonyoonooka, prompting a significant police response. The incident occurred early this morning, with police forensic officers gathering evidence at the scene.
A man in his 30s has been taken to Geraldton Regional Hospital in a serious condition following what police describe as a "serious incident" in Moonyoonooka, on the outskirts of Geraldton in Western Australia's Midwest.
Police responded to an incident early this morning involving individuals known to each other in the area. Significant police resources were deployed to Moonyoonooka and Utakarra.
A spokesperson for St John WA said, "St John WA has taken a man in his 30s to Geraldton Hospital from an incident in this location."
Police forensic officers are at the scene, gathering evidence at Giles Park, just off Moonynooka Yuna Road. The road remains open, although a police vehicle has blocked off Allen Road, about 100 metres to the north.
Witnesses reported seeing police tactical response vehicles heading north towards the area, which includes the local airport and speedway. A caller to a local radio station, Penny, said she was driving south from Gingin, 77 kilometres north of Perth, around 5:30am when she saw a convoy of police vehicles heading towards the town.
"It was an [armoured police vehicle] and about six undercover LandCruisers with lights flashing," she said. Police have advised people to stay clear of the area and wait for further advice.