Flash Floods Hit Southeast Qld

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1. 22 Oct

   A man in a sinking car has been saved by a TV journalist after driving into deep flood water.

   3 outlets · BBC
2. 23 Oct

   “When we got to the car we tried to open the closest door, no luck, then got on the back of the car with the thought to break the back window,” Murray said.

   2 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 9 articles

• 23 Oct Gone in less than six minutes: Watch as floodwaters swallow four-wheel driveIn Morayfield, north of Brisbane, a grey four-wheel drive vehicle enters floodwaters covering Buchanan Road and is completely submerged in less than six minutes. The incident was captured by ABC reporter Will Murray and camera operator Liz Pickering on Thursday morning as they reported on flash flooding in the area. Flood safety expert Amy Peden from UNSW emphasizes that drivers often underestimate water depth and…ABC News (AU)
• 23 Oct Flash floods swamp southeast Australia as record October rainfall forces school closuresFlash floods caused by record October rainfall have hit southeast Queensland, Australia, leading to school closures and hundreds of emergency calls over two days. On Thursday, more than 250 millimeters of rain fell within 24 hours near Moreton Bay, north of Brisbane, with some areas receiving nearly 180 millimeters in just three hours. The flooding forced 14 schools to close and damaged infrastructure, including a…Euronews
• 23 Oct Heroic TV reporter, bystander rescue man trapped inside vehicle quickly sinking in floodwatersWill Murray, an Australian TV reporter for ABC, and bystander Daniel Hainey rescued a man trapped in his sinking truck during heavy floods in Morayfield, Queensland, after six inches of rain fell. The pair swam through deep floodwaters to reach the vehicle, eventually opening the rear passenger door just before it sank completely underwater. Their swift action was captured on camera and broadcast by ABC as a…New York Post
• 22 Oct Heavy rain forces south-east Qld school closures but falls set to ease
  ABC News (AU)
• 22 Oct Moment man rescued from sinking car by Australian TV reporterWill Murray, an Australian TV journalist working for the ABC, rescued a driver from a sinking SUV during severe flooding in Morayfield, Queensland. When the vehicle drove into deep flood water while Murray was reporting on site, he and a bystander quickly intervened to help the trapped man as his car rapidly submerged. Murray emphasized the urgency of acting immediately, stating that there was no time for hesitation…BBC
• 22 Oct Heart-pounding moment trapped driver is saved from sinking car by man in his underwear seconds before it goes underwater in flash floodsDuring heavy flooding in southeast Queensland, an ABC reporter named Will Murray and another man rescued a driver from a sinking car on Buchanan Road in Morayfield, north of Brisbane. With over 170 millimeters of rain falling in three hours, Murray swam through rushing water to reach the stalled vehicle and help free the trapped driver just before the car submerged completely. The incident highlights the dangers of…Daily Mail
• 22 Oct ABC reporter saves man from sinking carOn Thursday morning, Brisbane-based ABC reporter Will Murray rescued a man from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Buchanan Road at Morayfield after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the area. Along with another bystander, Murray swam out to free the trapped driver as the vehicle began to submerge underwater. The Bureau of Meteorology reported 249 millimetres of rain fell in Morayfield over a 24-hour period.Sydney Morning Herald
• 21 Oct Motorists rescued by members of the public as rain hits parts of QldQueensland Police warned that multiple motorists were rescued from floodwaters by members of the public due to heavy rainfall affecting south-east Queensland. Over 150mm of rain was recorded in Caboolture, north of Brisbane. Authorities advise drivers to be cautious and prepared for flash flooding on Friday morning.ABC News (AU)
• 21 Oct Flood warning as first severe thunderstorm of the season closes in on BrisbaneThe Bureau of Meteorology issued a flood warning for Brisbane and surrounding areas, including Caboolture and the Gold Coast hinterland, as a severe thunderstorm approached on Thursday morning. The storm dropped over 100 millimeters of rain in two hours in some regions like Caboolture, with Burpengary recording 93 millimeters within the same timeframe. Residents were advised to secure their vehicles, close windows…Sydney Morning Herald

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