A man has been found dead next to fallen power lines after a severe thunderstorm ripped through Brisbane. The powerful winds brought down trees

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A man has been found dead next to fallen power lines after a severe thunderstorm ripped through Brisbane.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Friday afternoon for destructive winds of up to 200km/h, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.

Emergency services were called to Murarrie Road just after 5pm to reports an unconscious man was found near fallen powerlines.

A man has been found dead next to fallen power lines after a severe thunderstorm ripped through Brisbane. The powerful winds brought down trees

A man has been found dead next to fallen power lines after a severe thunderstorm ripped through Brisbane. The powerful winds brought down trees

A man has been found dead next to fallen power lines after a severe thunderstorm ripped through Brisbane. The powerful winds brought down trees

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Friday afternoon for destructive winds of up to 200km/h, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Friday afternoon for destructive winds of up to 200km/h, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Friday afternoon for destructive winds of up to 200km/h, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding 

Upon arrival, a 30-year-old Murarrie man was located with life-threatening injuries.

He was declared dead a short time later.

This is an emerging situation and investigations are ongoing.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Emergency services were called to Murarrie Road just after 5pm to reports an unconscious man was found near fallen powerlines

Emergency services were called to Murarrie Road just after 5pm to reports an unconscious man was found near fallen powerlines

Emergency services were called to Murarrie Road just after 5pm to reports an unconscious man was found near fallen powerlines

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