Two women rescued from flooded road in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford Fire Department assisted with the rescue of two people who became trapped after attempting to drive through a flooded roadway in Bedford on May 13.
Bedford fire officials said just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, crews with Company 1 responded to Rocky Ford Road. At the scene, a vehicle was found stuck in flooded water with two women trapped inside.
Local agencies share flood safety tips ahead of possible heavy rainfall
(Photo Credit: Bedford Fire Department)
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Members of Rescue 1's swift water rescue team began rescue operations. The driver and a passenger were placed in Personal Flotation Devices or PFDs and then safely removed from the flooded road, according to Bedford FD.
'Please remember not to drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, Don't drown.' – BFD
No injuries have currently been reported.
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