Family In Australian Floods

Fears are growing for the safety of a Staffordshire man and his family who are stranded in the Australian floods.

Latest ITV News reports

Communication errors leaving families out of reach in Australia

An Australian TV journalist has told ITV News Central that families around the world are struggling to contact loved ones in Australia as flooding has damaged communication networks.

Brett Mason – Europe correspondent for Network 10, spoke to Central Tonight after a Midlands family had their house submerged in Queensland.

Flooding footage from The Associated Press.

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Pictures show Australian floods that claimed Midlands family home

The flood water can bee seen edging up to the family home
This picture shows the water to have entered the house
The family dog looks on as the garden becomes completely submerged
The road has disappeared and in its place a raging torrent
This final photo shows the family home submerged by the water with only the roof visible