Motorists rescued by members of the public as rain hits parts of Qld

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Munro, B. (2026, October 21). Motorists rescued by members of the public as rain hits parts of Qld. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/queensland-south-east-storm-warning/107294406

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Queensland Police warned that multiple motorists were rescued from floodwaters by members of the public due to heavy rainfall affecting south-east Queensland. Over 150mm of rain was recorded in Caboolture, north of Brisbane. Authorities advise drivers to be cautious and prepared for flash flooding on Friday morning.

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On October 21, 2026, a severe thunderstorm hit Brisbane, Queensland, leading to flash flooding warnings issued by The Bureau of Meteorology. Over 150 millimeters of rain had already fallen in areas like Caboolture and Morayfield within the past day, causing multiple flood rescues. On October 22, an ABC reporter, Will Murray, witnessed a 4WD attempting to drive through flooded Buchanan Road at Morayfield. The vehicle stalled and began sinking, prompting Murray and another bystander to rescue the trapped driver as the car went underwater. This incident occurred amid ongoing heavy rainfall in southeast Queensland, with some areas receiving up to 250 millimeters of rain within 24 hours.

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Motorists rescued by members of the public as rain hits parts of Qld

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