An Australian mum has been badly battered and bruised after she was struck by tennis ball sized hailstones in Brisbane.
The brave mother Fiona Simpson, who sheltered her infant daughter from the massive stones, shared her story via Facebook to warm others whilst driving into a hailstorm.
It is understood that Ms Simpson from Kingaroy, Queensland was hit by the stones after they smashed through the windows of her car whilst she was driving about 130 miles north-west of Brisbane.
In a heartfelt post on Facebook the brave mother who was travelling with her baby daughter and grandmother, decided to tell her followers what had happened.
Ms Simpson said: “I’ve learnt my lesson today, never drive in a hail storm!” she wrote.”
“I covered my infant with my body to stop her from getting badly injured.”
“My entire back, arms and head are badly bruised. “I’m just so relieved that my daughter and grandmother are alright.
“Please, please be careful in this storm season. I know I’ll be sore tomorrow, does anyone know of a cream or ointment that will help with the bruising?”