Police are co-ordinating an extensive search and rescue operation at North Branch in the Southern Downs this morning (Monday March 28) for a man believed to be missing in flood waters.
Just after 6am, emergency services were called to reports two vehicles had become stuck in flood waters at a crossing with Spring Creek near Stirling Road.
A woman, the sole occupant of one of the vehicles, was assisted to safety by members of the public.
Initial investigations indicate a man in his 40's has exited the second vehicle, of which he was the sole occupant, and been swept away in flood waters.
Police, swift water rescue crews and the RACQ Lifeflight Rescue helicopter are currently searching the area.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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