Man drowns in car after being trapped in floodwaters on Cattai Ridge Road this morning

A man has drowned after his car was trapped in floodwaters in Cattai Ridge Road, near Hidden Valley Lane at 6.25 this morning.

Police officers from The Hills Police Area Command attended, along with SES Flood Rescue, to search for the vehicle which had been washed into Cattai Creek.

About 1.10pm, the vehicle was found with a man’s body inside. The man has not been formally identified.

A crime scene has been established and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.