Two Chinese nationals died in a flood while driving in Australia, a 26-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, with both bodies recovered.

Recently, Queensland, Australia, has experienced continuous heavy rains, leading to severe flooding, with hundreds of homes submerged, roads closed, and schools suspended. Many areas have entered a state of emergency. Two Chinese backpackers driving through floodwaters unfortunately lost their lives; the cause of the accident is under investigation.

The two backpackers departed from Brisbane, planning to work on farms in the North Burnett region. Their last contact with the outside world was on the evening of March 8, with their phone signal last located in Kilkivan. The silver four-wheel-drive vehicle they were driving was swept away and sank in the floodwaters. At the time, the area was under flood alert due to ongoing heavy rains, but the two may not have received real-time information promptly or may have underestimated the flood risk.

Queensland police and emergency rescue teams deployed helicopters for large-scale search and rescue operations. On the afternoon of March 11, rescuers found the involved vehicle in the flood area of Kilkivan, and later discovered two bodies inside, confirmed to be the missing persons. Police have dispatched divers and forensic teams to conduct official identification.

The two deceased are a 26-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both Chinese backpackers traveling in Australia and preparing to work on farms. Authorities have contacted their families, and the investigation is ongoing.

Australia is currently in the flood season, and incidents involving water crossings are frequent. Police and local officials have repeatedly issued warnings: “Do not attempt to cross flooded roads.”