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Woman gives birth stranded in floods

A rescue helicopter is on its way to flood-hit Laidley in the Lockyer Valley, where a woman has given birth.

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A rescue helicopter is on its way to Queensland's flood-hit Lockyer Valley, where a woman has given birth.

The RACQ CareFlight helicopter was on its way to a Laidley property about 8.30am (AEST) on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said.

No further details about the mother and child were available.

Two more RACQ CareFlight helicopters are on stand-by for further medical-related airlifts if required.

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