Man missing in northern NSW floodwaters

A 72-year-old man is missing after being swept into floodwaters on the NSW far north coast.

Police tape r — A 39-year-old man has been stabbed in the chest at his home in Whalan. (AAP) Source: AAP

A man is missing in floodwaters on the NSW far north coast as heavy rain and harsh winds lash the state.

The 72-year-old climbed from his car and clung to a tree after it was swept into Leycester Creek, near Kyogle, on Wednesday afternoon, before he was pushed downstream.

Police and rescue crews suspended a search for the man around 5.45pm due to poor light and will start again on Thursday morning.

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Published 24 August 2016 8:52pm

Source: AAP

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