Queensland Police are co-ordinating an extensive search and rescue operation at North Branch in the Southern Downs for a man believed to be missing in flood waters.
Just after 6am, emergency services were called to reports two vehicles had become stuck in flood waters at a crossing with Spring Creek near Stirling Road.
“A woman, the sole occupant of one of the vehicles, was assisted to safety by members of the public,” Queensland Police said in a statement.
“Initial investigations indicate a man in his 40’s has exited the second vehicle, of which he was the sole occupant, and been swept away in flood waters.
“Police, swift water rescue crews and the RACQ Lifeflight Rescue helicopter are currently searching the area.”
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police.
Today’s search follows the death of a man after a vehicle was swept into flood waters at Brimblecombe Road, Kingsthorpe early this morning.
“A woman was rescued and taken to hospital in a stable condition for treatment, however a man was located deceased in the ute. A number of dogs also died,” Police said.
Investigations are ongoing and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
