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Watch: Driver Rescued From Flash Flooding In Lancaster Co. (Video, Photos)

A driver was rescued from flash flooding in Lancaster County on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6, fire officials explained. 

The scene of the water rescue. 

The scene of the water rescue. 

Photo Credit: Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company
A fire truck towing a boat to the water rescue. 

A fire truck towing a boat to the water rescue. 

Photo Credit: Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company
Crews at the scene of the water rescue. 

Crews at the scene of the water rescue. 

Photo Credit: Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company

The flood water came from Pequea Creek quickly trapping one vehicle This on Route 324 just north of Silver Mine Road in Pequea Township, Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company officials detailed. 

"Quick thinking neighbors helped the driver out of the vehicle and to safety,"  Rawlinsville Volunteer Fire Company officials said. 

At one point the vehicle was floating in the water, according to the fire company. 

A boat was required in the rescue. 

The West Willow, New Danville, and Conestoga Fire Companies also responded to the scene.

“Turn around, don’t drown!” fire officials reminded the public.

Click the player below to watch a video of the water rescue. 

If your Lancaster County home or business was damaged in the storm click here to report it. 

Daily Voice has reached out to officials for more details about this rescue. Check back here for possible updates. 

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