Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete January 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Flash floods triggered by a storm forced the closure of Australia's Great Ocean Road in Victoria on Thursday. Aerial footage revealed vehicles being swept into the sea and caravan parks flooded by the intense waters. The Victoria State Emergency Service issued an emergency flash flood warning for Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland River, Lorne, and nearby regions. Residents in the affected areas were urged to seek immediate shelter due to the dangerous conditions. The floods were a result of a severe storm impacting the coastal region.

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