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Motorists rescued from NSW floodwaters

The New South Wales State Emergency Service made five flood rescues last night as floodwaters remain in the north and storms hit the far west.

Nearly 50 millimetres of rain - most of it falling on Friday evening - was recorded at the Broken Hill Airport, as a severe thunderstorm swept through the town.

The SES says a woman had to be helped from her car in Bourke Street after a torrent of fast-flowing water rose to the vehicle's tyres.




The occupant of a second vehicle, trapped in a flooded causeway, was also helped to safety.

In the state's north, the SES and volunteer rescue squad members have rescued three cars from floodwaters.

The SES says one car became trapped on a road that had been closed for more than 24 hours.

The inquiry centre can be contacted on 1800 227 228. Those seeking emergency assistance should still call the SES hotline on 132 500.


- ABC

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