Van trapped in Gracemere floods

This van was stuck in floodwaters on Johnson Road, Gracemere, this morning.

Picture: Megan Lewis.

RESCUE crews were sent to Gracemere this morning where a van became trapped in floodwaters.

Emergency services received a call shortly after 8am of a man trapped in his vehicle on Johnson Road.

Water about two metres deep covered the road, but the driver and sole occupant was able to get out and make it back to dry land.

Police, fire and rescue, the RACQ and Rockhampton Regional Council representatives were called to the scene and the van was towed from the water.

Details about road closures in the Rockhampton district are currently being sought from Rockhampton Regional Council.

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Van trapped in Gracemere floodwaters