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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Man dies, woman saved by branch after car swept away in floodwaters

A man in his 60s has died after his car was swept away in flood waters at MP Creek near Wondai overnight.

Queensland Police say that their initial investigations indicate that the man’s vehicle was swept off a crossing at MP Creek near MP Creek Road, just before 5pm on Sunday.

“A woman in her 60s was able to get free from the vehicle and hold a tree branch,” Police said.

“Members of the public then assisted her to safety, she was treated by paramedics on scene.”

The man was located deceased around 9pm by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews.

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