Police responding to fatal traffic crash at flood waters at Wondai

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

Initial investigations indicate a vehicle was swept off a crossing at MP Creek near MP Creek Road, just before 5pm on Sunday March 6.

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

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

A man in his 60s who was also in the vehicle was located deceased around 9pm by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services swift water rescue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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