Man dies in floodwaters, Indooroopilly

A man has died in floodwaters at Indooroopilly this morning.

Around 2.30am, the man managed to free himself from his car which had become submerged in floodwaters on Witton Road.

The man attempted to swim to safety, however nearby residents raised the alarm when he failed to surface from the water.

Emergency services located the body of a 34-year-old Moorooka man a short time later.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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