Strong storms hit Northeast Ohio: 10 people rescued from vehicles in Lakewood as I-90 floods
· 24.08.2023 · 16:51:45 ··· ··· Thursday ·· 4 (4)
WKYC Channel 3 As strong storms swept through Northeast Ohio on Wednesday evening, authorities say 10 people had to be rescued from a flooded portion of I-90 in Lakewood when their vehicles became stuck in the water.
Lakewood police say it was around 8:51 p.m. when Lakewood police and fire responded to the scene along I-90 West near the McKinley Avenue exit.
“Upon their arrival, the Lakewood Fire Department, the Westshore Swift Water Rescue Team and the Westlake Fire Department removed a total of 10 people from seven different vehicles that were stuck in the water,” according to a press release from Lakewood police. “The highway was shut down in both directions between Warren Road and McKinley Avenue until the water receded.”
Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
I-90 reopened around 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
No additional details were immediately available.
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