AsiaAsia PacificDrowningsGeneral NewsQueenslandWorld News 9 people have died in wild weather in Australian states of Queensland and Victoria, officials say by Gabriel Martinez December 27, 2023 written by Gabriel Martinez December 27, 2023 7 comments Bookmark 68 Officials have reported that a total of nine individuals tragically lost their lives as a result of severe weather conditions in the eastern Australian states of Queensland and Victoria. This unfortunate series of events unfolded over the past few days. In Moreton Bay, situated off the southern coast of Queensland, a boat carrying eleven passengers encountered treacherous weather conditions, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed the lives of three men. Prompt action by authorities saw the remaining eight survivors swiftly transported to the hospital, where they are presently in stable conditions. Meanwhile, in the Queensland city of Gold Coast, a 59-year-old woman met a fatal fate when she was struck by a falling tree during a severe weather event on Monday night. Tragically, a 9-year-old girl in the neighboring city of Brisbane was discovered deceased on Tuesday, several hours after she went missing in a flooded stormwater drain. In the Queensland town of Gympie, the Mary River became the site of another heart-wrenching incident. Two women, aged 40 and 46, lost their lives after being swept into the swollen river through a stormwater drain. A third woman, also 46 years old, was fortunately able to rescue herself from the turbulent waters. Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll attributed these distressing events to the “extraordinarily difficult weather” conditions. The region, encompassing southeast Australia, including Queensland and Victoria, has been grappling with severe weather since Monday. In regional Victoria, the lifeless body of an as-yet-unidentified woman was discovered after flash flooding subsided at a campsite in Buchan. Tragically, earlier on Tuesday, a 44-year-old man lost his life when a tree branch fell on him at his rural property in eastern Victoria. The relentless onslaught of thunderstorms and strong winds has led to extensive damage, with over 1,000 power lines brought down in parts of Queensland, leaving a staggering 85,000 people without electricity. These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the immense challenges posed by the untamed forces of nature. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Weather-related fatalitiesWhat caused the fatalities in Queensland and Victoria, Australia?How many people lost their lives in these weather-related incidents?Can you provide details of the incidents?What actions were taken to rescue survivors?Were there any power outages due to the severe weather?More about Weather-related fatalities Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Weather-related fatalities What caused the fatalities in Queensland and Victoria, Australia? Severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms and strong winds, led to these tragic incidents. How many people lost their lives in these weather-related incidents? Nine individuals lost their lives in the wild weather in Queensland and Victoria. Can you provide details of the incidents? Certainly. These incidents include a boat capsizing, falling trees, flooding, and stormwater drain accidents. What actions were taken to rescue survivors? Emergency services responded swiftly, with ambulances transporting survivors to hospitals in stable conditions. Were there any power outages due to the severe weather? Yes, over 1,000 power lines were brought down in parts of Queensland, leaving 85,000 people without electricity. 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Reply Mike78 December 27, 2023 - 12:09 pm omg, so sad, 9 ppl dead in crazy weather, yikes Reply WeatherWatcher December 27, 2023 - 5:41 pm pwr outage = bad, hope they fix soon Reply NewsJunkie123 December 27, 2023 - 6:37 pm boat capsizin is danger, stay safe! Reply InfoSeeker_1 December 27, 2023 - 7:54 pm nature’s fury is real, scary stuff Reply InfoGeek December 28, 2023 - 12:37 am Wht caused it tho? storms, rain, winds? need more deets Reply ReporterXpress December 28, 2023 - 5:33 am Australia hit hard, must report on this! Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ