Police are investigating the death of a woman after her vehicle was discovered submerged in floodwaters at Belli Park, Sunshine Coast, this morning.
Around 4:45am, police and emergency services received a report of a vehicle submerged in floodwaters at Skyring Creek Road.
Emergency services were initially unable to access the vehicle due to fast-rising floodwaters but were able to locate and access the submerged Honda CRV just after 8am.
The sole passenger of the vehicle, a 63-year-old Belli Park woman, was located deceased inside the vehicle.
Investigation are ongoing and police will prepare a report for the coroner.
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