ABC Reporter Rescues Man from Sinking Car
Source reports published 22 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 11:05 am AEST
An ABC reporter and a bystander rescued a man from his sinking four-wheel-drive in floodwater near Brisbane. The incident occurred when the driver drove into deep water without realizing the danger.
What happened
- ABC reporter Will Murray and another man rescued a driver from his car which was sinking in floodwater on Buchanan Road, Morayfield, Queensland.
- The driver, who had been travelling at speed, stalled and his vehicle began to sink.
- Murray, reporting on the flooding, immediately responded, contacting emergency services and then swimming to the vehicle.
- A colleague, camera operator Liz Pickering, assisted by filming the rescue.
- Another man joined Murray and together they managed to open the passenger side rear door of the car, allowing the driver to escape.
- Emergency services arrived approximately ten minutes after the rescue.
- The driver stated he did not see the signage indicating the depth of the water and was unaware of the severity of the situation.
- Both Murray and Pickering emphasized the importance of avoiding driving into floodwaters.
- The Queensland Fire Department advises against swimming in floodwater.
Original reporting
- ABC: ABC reporter saves man from sinking car in floodwater north of Brisbane
2026-10-22T01:05:15+00:00 - Al Jazeera: Australian TV reporter rescues man from sinking car
2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00