Woman, 4 juveniles rescued from car submerged in water in Delaware

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Woman, 4 juveniles rescued from car submerged in water in Delaware
Woman, 4 juveniles rescued from car submerged in water in Delaware

STANTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Five people were rescued from their car after being stranded in high water in Stanton, Delaware on Wednesday.

It happened on the 600 block of Stanton-Christiana Road around 1:30 p.m.

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Authorities told Action News that a woman and four juveniles were taken to the hospital to be evaluated for possible hypothermia.

This incident came after heavy rain moved through the Philadelphia area on Wednesday. A flood threat was issued for the region.