Three people were rescued early Sunday from a vehicle that Toronto fire officials say was partially submerged in a ditch filled with three feet of water after heavy rainfall in the city.
Emergency responders were notified of the incident at 4:45 a.m. and dispatched to the scene near Highway 400 and Highway 401.
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According to Toronto Fire Capt. Deepak Chagger, the vehicle left the roadway and became stuck in a ditch that had collected a significant amount of rainwater.
Using a rescue boat, crews were able to bring the occupants to safety.
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All three people were conscious and breathing at the time of the rescue and were further assessed by paramedics.
No one required further medical treatment at a hospital or other facility.
Details about what may have caused the vehicle to crash into the ditch have yet to be released.
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