Mt Magnet shire urges community to take caution when travelling through floodways after car became stuck

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Mt Magnet shire urges community to take caution when travelling through floodways after car became stuck

The Shire of Mount Magnet has urged drivers to be safe in flood-affected areas, after a car became stuck in flooded waters on Friday.

The vehicle was driving in the middle of town through a crossing when it became stuck.

According to the shire, the driver and passengers were in the water for about 10 minutes, with the car moving throughout that time.

Chief executive Tralee Cable said the people involved were visiting the area.

“The people were out of town mourners at the ******** and weren’t aware of the depth of the creek, or the bypass road that is used in this situation,” she said.

Camera IconThe Shire of Mt Magnet said the vehicle was being driven by visitors to the area who weren’t aware of the depth of the creek. Credit: Shire of Mt Magnet

Shire staff and police worked together with members of the community to help get the passengers to safety.

A loader was called in to help rescue the people from the flooded waters.

The shire confirmed no one was injured during the ordeal.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, 21.8mm of rainfall was recorded last Friday, causing the flooding.

Ms Cable urged the community to be aware of the flash flooding as it can occur after heavy rain.

“We want the community to be aware that these flood waters rose the day after the rain event, and it happened over about 20 minutes,” she said.

Camera IconHeavy rainfall caused Mt Magnet Creek to flow heavily through town. Credit: Shire of Mt Magnet

“Flash flooding in the region can be unexpected and very fast flowing.

“It’s vitally important that people check depth indicators and stay out of floodways when they are flowing.”

The shire also warned residents to keep their children from swimming in flood water that is moving.

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