Indian woman found dead inside car amid floods in Queensland, Australia
A 28-year-old Indian woman has been found dead in her car in a flood-related incident in a remote area of Australia’s Queensland state, officials said Friday.
The Indian High Commission in Canberra said its mission team was in touch “for all necessary assistance”. “Heartbreaking tragedy in Australia: Indian national loses life in flood incident near Mount Isa, Queensland. Deep condolences to the family of the deceased. The mission team is in touch for all necessary assistance.”
Mount Isa Police District Superintendent Tom Armitt said they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, after her vehicle was found partially submerged in flood waters, according to an ABC News report.
Armitt said the woman, whose identity has not been released, had tried to drive through floodwaters on her way to the Malbone River on Cloncurry Duchess Road – a remote road linking Mount Isa to the Phosphate Hill mine.
“There was only one foot of water on that road but the flow was so strong that his vehicle was washed away,” he said.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Service emergency crews had to be called to access the vehicle and victim, reports said.
A spokesman for Incitec Pivot Ltd, which has a manufacturing plant in Phosphate Hill, confirmed that the woman was an employee.
The spokesperson said, “Our thoughts are with our employee’s family and friends at this tragic time. We have offered continued support to our employee’s family. We are also supporting our colleagues. We will engage with the relevant authorities, including Queensland Police as necessary.” “Will continue to liaise with authorities.” Was quoted as saying.
The road, where the woman’s car was found, was partially submerged due to flood waters released by former cyclone Kirili. Some north-western areas of the city are still isolated due to widespread flooding caused by former Cyclone Kirili, which persisted for days after crossing the Queensland coast weeks ago.
The third cyclone in as many months has formed off the Australian coast as more severe weather is expected in rain-hit areas. Wind gusts up to 110 kilometers per hour and heavy rain are set to hit coastal areas of the Gulf of Carpentaria after Tropical Cyclone Lincoln formed on Friday.
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