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Three trapped in vehicle in rising water in Roanoke
May 22, 2020 | VIRGINIA
BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT, Senior Correspondent
Photo by Roanoke Fire and EMSThree occupants of a vehicle were trapped in rising water. Roanoke Fire and EMS Swift Water Rescue crew rescued the occupants.
Photo by Roanoke Fire and EMS
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ROANOKE,VA- Water was quickly rising and the current strong as Roanoke Fire and EMS Swift Water Rescue personnel were dispatched on May 20 at 10:50 p.m. for three occupants trapped in a vehicle.
The highly skilled team arrived at Bennington St and Edgerton Ave and quickly went into action.
Three occupants of the vehicle were safely rescued and no injuries were reported.