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Floodwaters Sweep Cars Off Highway
5 Jun
Summary
- Three individuals were rescued after vehicles were swept away by floodwaters.
- Heavy rains caused significant damage, washing out county roads.
- Drivers are warned to avoid driving through flooded roadways.
Three individuals were rescued on the morning of June 5 after swift floodwaters, caused by heavy rainfall, swept two vehicles off US-75 highway and a third off a county road in northern Jackson County. The flash flood warning was issued in the early morning hours, with between two and five inches of rain falling in the area. Rescuers from the Sabetha Fire Department Swift Water Team and Brown County Squad 48 successfully extracted occupants from vehicles on US-75 by 4:32 a.m.
Later, at 6:30 a.m., another vehicle was reported swept off Q Road. The Holton Fire Department rescued the sole occupant of this vehicle. Fortunately, none of the rescued individuals sustained serious injuries. Authorities have closed several county roads due to significant damage, including some that have been completely washed out. The Sheriff is strongly advising drivers to remain alert and to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
