Two people have been rescued after they attempted to cross floodwaters along Larapinta Drive near Alice Springs this morning.
Around 6:05am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report that a vehicle had driven into floodwaters and been swept off the road while travelling towards Hermannsburg along Larapinta Drive.
Members from The Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) and Northern Territory Fire and Emergency Services (NTFES) attended the scene. One of the occupants of the Toyota Landcruiser was on the roof of the vehicle, about 50 metres downstream, and the second was clinging onto a tree a short distance away.
NTFES and NTPF members entered the water, using life jackets and ropes, and safely retrieved both people.
They were assessed by St John Ambulance and did not suffer any injuries.
Watch Commander Alistair Gall said, "Members of the public are urged to never attempt to enter floodwaters.
"You are not only risking your life, but the lives of the emergency services personnel that come to assist."
NTFES Commissioner Andrew Warton said, "Floodwater can be more dangerous than it appears, with fast-moving currents and hazards hidden beneath the surface - so if it's flooded, forget it."
"I commend the staff and volunteers involved in this rescue for their calm, professional response in difficult conditions."
