ABC journalist Will Murray and another bystander swim toward the vehicle in Morayfield, Australia

First attempting to smash the rear windshield before managing to open a side door and get the driver out.

The dramatic rescue comes as nearly 7 inches of rain trigger flooding and warnings across the area.

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