Nine children and driver rescued from bus as flooding hits Newcastle

A group of children have been rescued from a bus which became trapped in floodwaters which have hit Newcastle.

Emergency services were called to the University of Newcastle at Callaghan just before 5:30pm to find water halfway up the bus.Flash flooding across Newcastle has sparked a wave of requests for help, including eight flood rescues, according to the SES. SES unit controller Ian Robinson says the rescues involve flooded houses and people trapped in flooded cars, including at the University of Newcastle, on Turton Road and on Maitland road.More to come.

Yep , been blood bucketing down here in Newcastle , good day to stay home .

It was pissing down

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