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Canadian Geese on SH 18 (Photo/Supplied)
Motorists travelling on State Highway 18, near the Constellation Drive on-ramp, are asked to drive with caution.
Police have been made aware of a significant number of Canadian Geese on the road.
Officers have been deployed to try and clear the road, but for now, motorists should drive with caution in the area.
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