Six campers rescued from Queensland flooding as severe storms continue
Emergency crews rescued six people trapped by overnight floodwaters at a Leyburn campground near Toowoomba on Monday morning.
A group of six campers woke to find water surrounding their campsite at a public ground on Tullamaville Rd in Leyburn near Toowoomba. Emergency crews arrived around 7:45am on Monday and pulled all six to safety by 11:15am with no injuries reported.
Three men aged 71, 47 and 26, and three women (two aged 68, one aged 26) were caught off guard as floodwaters rose overnight. Severe thunderstorms are forecast to continue across Queensland and into New South Wales, with heavy rainfall and flash flooding expected.
The ground is already waterlogged from days of rain, making rivers and creeks rise quickly.
- Six people
- Campers rescued
- 7:45am to 11:15am Monday
- Time to rescue
Why it mattersFlash flooding can be deadly and unpredictable, and rising water can trap people fast. Queensland is bracing for more severe weather.
AustraliaPeople in Queensland should check forecasts before heading out and avoid driving through flooded areas. Multiple moderate flood warnings remain current.
Corroborated byabc.net.au
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