“If it’s flooded…” Occupational exposure to floodwater - what contributes to decisions to drive through?

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27 Aug 2019

Just under half of all flood-related fatalities in Australia (45%) are attributed to people entering floodwater in motor vehicles

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Dr Mel Taylor
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mel.taylor@mq.edu.au
Dr Katharine Haynes
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khaynes@uow.edu.au
Dr Matalena Tofa
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matalena.tofa@mq.edu.au

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