Protesters cause traffic chaos outside Gabba cricket Test match decider
Protesters threatened to march onto a busy motorway as thousands were exiting the Gabba at the end of the Australia/India decider. 9News
Protesters have caused traffic chaos in Brisbane's south this afternoon with a mass demonstration on refugee rights hitting the streets just as thousands of sports fans were exiting the Gabba.
More than 100 people, chanting and armed with placards – started out at Kangaroo Point and made their way onto Main Street, blocking road lanes and seemingly trying to make their way onto the busy motorway during peak hour.
Police rushed to the scene and had to create roadblocks with their cars and physically prevent protesters from running into the path of oncoming motorway traffic.
Protesters have stormed streets in Brisbane's south, causing traffic chaos during peak hour. 9News
To make matters worse, the height of the chaos came as thousands were exiting the Gabba at the end of the Test match decider between India and Australia.
Police are continuing to monitor the situation and traffic in the area is still heavy as a result.
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