Three Rescued After Being Stranded in Vehicle by I-35 Flooding in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Firefighters Rescue Three Individuals From Flooded Interstate
Three people were rescued after their vehicle became stranded in floodwaters on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City on Tuesday evening, according to the Oklahoma City Fire Department.
Emergency Responders Swiftly Deployed to Rescue Stranded Motorists
The Oklahoma City Fire Department received a call around 6:30 p.m. reporting a vehicle submerged in floodwaters near Northeast 50th Street.
Firefighters and rescue crews were quickly dispatched to the scene and found the vehicle partially submerged in high water.
Victims Safely Evacuated and Transported to Local Hospital
Firefighters used a boat to reach the vehicle and evacuate the three occupants, who were all adults.
The victims were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Flooding Prompts Closures and Advisories
The flooding on Interstate 35 caused significant traffic delays and prompted authorities to close the highway in both directions.
The Oklahoma City Police Department issued a travel advisory, urging motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
