Driver stuck on roof of car as flooding racks southern Qld
Emergency personnel were working to rescue a motorist from the roof of their vehicle as flooding continued to wreak havoc in southern Queensland on Thursday night.
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Roads closed as flood warnings issued
Flash flooding has caused the closure of multiple major roads across Queensland, after more significant rainfall.
Highways closed, flood rescues in dramatic overnight escalation
Highways were cut and swiftwater rescues conducted as South East Queensland’s rain emergency continued overnight.
Spectre of 2011 as floodgates flung open across sodden southeast
Wivenhoe Dam’s floodgates have been opened for the first time in two years as Queensland braces for its wettest December since the 2011 floods.
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Roads closed across Brisbane after 97mm rain bomb
Several roads across Brisbane are closed off to traffic on Wednesday morning, after the heavy rainfall caused flash flooding after a slow moving rain bomb.
Towns hit with 66mm+ as SEQ soaked by slow moving system
South East Queensland has been drenched with widespread falls up to 66mm but the showers are expected to ease today.
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