Police to investigate alleged dangerous driving during flood

Police have commenced an investigation into alleged dangerous driving after a truck driver was pulled from flood water near Wee Waa on Sunday.

About 5pm on Sunday, March 30, officers attached to Oxley Police District were notified of a prime mover trapped in flood waters approximately two metres deep on Vera Leap Road, Wee Waa.

With the assistance of the State Emergency Serves (SES), the driver, a 71-year-old man, was rescued via boat and return to dry land.

Police have commenced an investigation into the incident.

Narrabri sector officer-in-charge, Chief Inspector Robert Dunn is urging drivers not to drive through flood waters and to use their common sense.

“I am urging motorists not to attempt driving through flood waters during this dangerous time on our state’s roads,” Chief Insp Dunn said.

“These waters can move fast and quickly overwhelm vehicles; they can also contain all matter of dangerous debris.

“Motorists who do decide to drive through these waters are putting themselves and emergency services at risk and will face consequences for their actions.”