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Need To Know > World > Driver trapped on roof of car rescued as record-breaking horror floods continue
Firefighters rescued a stranded driver from the roof of a car after raging floodwaters swallowed a road in Queensland, as record-breaking storms continue to batter northern Australia.
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Driver trapped on roof of car rescued as record-breaking horror floods continue

Charlie Watton
Last updated: March 16, 2026 2:11 pm
Charlie Watton Published March 16, 2026
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The Fire Service rescuing a trapped driver from the top of his car after his vehicle was left stranded ion floodwaters. (Picture: Jam Press)
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A driver trapped on the roof of a car has been rescued after record-breaking horror floods continue.

Rushing water engulfed an entire road, leaving one motorist stranded.

The video has racked up a whopping 173,000 views with the public left stunned.

READ MORE: Stranded surfer, 68, rescued after 30 hours at sea

Fortunately, the local fire service were able to respond rapidly to the call – as the huge number of floods continues to cause major problems.

The shocking footage was taken in Mossman, Queensland, Australia, as reported by Need To Know.

The rescue is one of the latest incidents to occur as dozens of sites across Northern Australia have been hit with floods.

Queensland Fire and Rescue swiftwater firefighters attended the rescue.

(Jam Press/Queensland Fire Department)

A number of vehicles were left stuck overnight in Far North Queensland.

River levels in the area are rapidly increasing with the area suffering huge downpours of rain.

Residents in towns such as Katherine in Northern Australia have been warned to stay out of flood water.

With the worst flooding in decades taking place, the risk of wastewater overflows and crocodiles are extremely high.

A spokesperson for Queensland Fire and Rescue service said: “This footage taken by our personnel shows crews assisting someone from the roof of their car in fast-flowing floodwater at Mossman.

“Our crews are here to help but with more rain expected in northern Queensland this week.

“It’s important to keep yourself safe by staying across weather updates and never entering floodwater by foot or car.”

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