Body found in floods believed to be 47-year-old Queensland man
A man has been found dead in Queensland floodwaters following a search for a swept-away car.
Police confirmed they were called to Brown Street in Nanango, south of Kingaroy, at about 5.30am today after reports a car had entered a body of water.
At about 8.15am, it was confirmed the body of a man had been found in the same area, near Sandy Creek bridge.
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Flash flooding seen at Kingaroy, where a man has died in floodwaters. Supplied
Police this afternoon said the body is believed to be that of a 47-year-old Nanango man.
Divers are still searching for the vehicle.
"Investigations are currently underway in relation to a person who was discovered deceased," Scott Stahlhut from Queensland Police Scott said.
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto said it was the second loss of life the area has had through flooding in recent months.
Police found the body of a 47-year-old man who went missing in Queensland floodwaters near Nanango. Queensland Police
"It's been a really tough day," Otto said.
The overnight deluge caught dozens of people, with multiple swift-water rescues carried out across the region.
Flood, severe weather and hazardous surf warnings remain in place for parts of the state.
Residents are reminded not to drive through floodwaters.
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