Queensland floods: woman dies after vehicle is swept away, as more heavy rain forecast

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Queensland floods: woman dies after vehicle is swept away, as more heavy rain forecast
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Two fellow passengers had a narrow escape at Mt Ossa, north of Mackay, as SES responds to more than 100 calls for help in Queensland

A woman has been killed in floodwaters at Mount Ossa, north of Mackay, after her vehicle was swept from the road. More heavy rain is forecast for Queensland this week.A woman has been killed in floodwaters at Mount Ossa, north of Mackay, after her vehicle was swept from the road. More heavy rain is forecast for Queensland this week.A woman has died in floodwaters in northafter her car washed away, with authorities warning there is still much more rain to come.

Heavy rainfall continues to batter northern Queensland, with almost 300 roads cut and flood warnings in place for numerous rivers and creeks. “That whole area under the severe weather warning could see flash and riverine flooding,” Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Laura Boekel said on Tuesday. Palaszczuk confirmed on Wednesday the man had since been discharged from hospital after being treated for hypothermia.

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