Campers rescued after becoming trapped in Queensland floodwaters as more severe storms predicted

Key points

• Six campers were rescued from rising floodwaters at a public campground in Leyburn, near Toowoomba, on Monday. Emergency crews were called about 7.45am after the campers woke to find water around their campsite.
• Queensland Fire and Rescue swiftwater crews rescued all six by about 11.15am, and none were reported injured. Police urged motorists never to drive through floodwater.
• The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast severe thunderstorms continuing into Tuesday across parts of Queensland and New South Wales, with flash flooding possible.