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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Woman, 63, dies in Ingham floodwaters

Police investigations are underway into the flood-related death of a 63-year-old woman at Ingham this morning.

In a statement, Queensland Police said that at around 9.20am today, a State Emergency Service (SES) vessel was assisting members of the public through flood waters at Rutledge Street when it struck a tree and flipped.

The vessel was carrying six people, including SES volunteers and members of the public.

“A nearby member of the public was able to immediately assist five persons safely into his vessel, none sustained serious injury,” Queensland Police said.

“A short time later the sixth passenger from the vessel, a 63-year-old woman, was located deceased nearby.”

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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