Early Thursday morning, a harrowing scene unfolded on Soboba Road near Chabela Drive in San Jacinto as a swift water rescue team was called into a action after heavy rainfall triggered mudflows, trapping several vehicles, according to NBC Los Angeles. The incident, initially reported at 6:06 a.m., required the swift intervention of firefighters who braved the treacherous conditions to aid those caught in nature's sudden wrath.
NBC Los Angeles noted that the occupants were left stranded with no means to extricate themselves as mud and debris engulfed the roadway. A Swift Water Rescue Team successfully escorted six people to safety amid the calamity. Following their rescue, paramedics evaluated the individuals and released them as none sustained serious injuries.
As per CBS News Los Angeles, the aftermath has left Soboba Road closed between Chabela Drive and State/Gilman Springs Road as crews work relentlessly to clear the muddied aftermath and recover the stranded vehicles. Officials have urged motorists to avoid the area until cleanup efforts have concluded. Further weather reports suggest that the region could expect heavy rain around 9 a.m., with continued moderate rainfall expected until approximately 2 p.m.
