Fire Department Saves Men from Flooded Road After Wednesday’s Torrential Rains

PERTH AMBOY-Firefighters here went into action to remove two men trapped with their car after a torrential downpour caused widespread flooding in many areas of the state.

“Members of the fire department safely removed two trapped occupants from the top of a floating vehicle due to a flash flood that came by early this evening. Other rescues also took place around the city along with multiple calls for smoke conditions, alarm activations and hazardous conditions,” the fire department said. “All within an hour or so.”