Australia's Great Ocean Road, famous for its scenic coastal views, was forced to close on Thursday after Flash Floods triggered by a storm hit the state of Victoria. Aerial footage showed vehicles swept out to sea by floodwaters and caravan parks inundated. The Victoria State Emergency Service issued an emergency flash flood warning for Wye River, Kennett River, Cumberland River, Lorne and surrounding areas, and urged people to take shelter.
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Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia
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.
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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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People were urged to take shelter.
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Flash floods triggered by a storm hit the state of Victoria.
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Australia's Great Ocean Road was forced to close on Thursday.
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