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Stay away from flooded roads as big wet continues
Premier Anna Bligh is urging motorists not to drive into
floodwaters as the heavy rain continues across parts of
Queensland.
Ms Bligh said dozens of roads were closed due to flooding or had
water across them.
"The message is very simple: if it's flooded, forget it," Ms
Bligh said.
"It is disturbing to hear that there have been 25 incidents of
motorists driving into floodwaters in the past 24 hours.
"Those people required swift water rescues and that means they
put not only their lives at risk but also the lives of the
emergency services personnel that rescued them.
"Attempting to drive on a flooded road can quickly turn to
disaster - it's just not worth it.
"Not only are you putting your life and the lives of your
passengers at risk, you are putting your rescuers in harm's
way.
"Remember it only takes 60 cm of fast-flowing water to wash a car
off a road.
"As at midday today, there were more than 60 road closures across
Brisbane alone while dozens of other roads across the state are
affected including the Bruce Highway which is cut at Cherwell
between Childers and Maryborough.
"Motorists should plan their journey, leave extra time for travel
and stay out of floodwaters."
Ms Bligh also warned motorists to be prepared for potential
damage to the road network.
"We saw last summer how devastating heavy rain and flooding can
be to our roads so motorists should again be on the lookout for
new damage," she said.
"Saturated roads are carefully managed through forcing road
closures, load restrictions and traffic management, so I urge
motorists to follow directions.
"Traffic and road restriction signs are enforceable by law and
motorists must comply with these signs, which can include 'no
entry' signs and restricted road use notices on roads that are
closed.
"Crews are on stand-by to help reopen roads as soon as possible
and begin investigating any necessary repairs needed."
For the latest road closures across Queensland please visit
www.131940.qld.gov.au
Premier and Minister for Reconstruction
The Honourable Anna Bligh
25/01/2012
Stay away from flooded roads as big wet continues
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Publish Date: 27 Jan 12
PO Box 15185, City East QLD 4002, Brisbane
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