Ten rescued, hundreds cut off by floods

Coffs Harbour : Australia | Nov 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM PST

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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Heavy rain deluged the northern townships of Moree, Narrabri and Boggabri overnight, trapping motorists in their cars and swamping rural properties. A NSW State Emergency Service (SES) spokesman said 10 people were rescued from their cars after attempting to drive on flooded roads in the region.... FULL ARTICLE AT Sydney Morning Herald

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