Water rescues underway, cars stuck in southeastern Kentucky flooding

KENTUCKY (WKYT) – Flooding continued to trigger issues in southeastern Kentucky into Friday morning.

A viewer in Whitley County informed WKYT she and a number of other neighbors needed to be rescued from floodwaters in Whitley County.

She despatched us footage of the flooding on Freeman Hole Highway in Williamsburg.

She additionally informed WKYT they have been in a position to make it out safely and have been protecting heat on the fireplace station.

Crews are persevering with to watch excessive water in that space.

Crews in Bell County say two work vehicles received caught on the identical flooded highway early Friday morning.

The Bell County Volunteer Fireplace Division says a Kentucky Utilities truck received caught on KY 221 round 3:50 a.m.

The motive force was in a position to escape the car and stroll to different KU staff and first responders close by.

A coal truck received caught on the identical flooded roadway a short while later.

Crews say the water was excessive sufficient to entice the motive force in his truck.

The Bell County Rescue Squad responded to assist.

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