Two vehicles trapped in Columbia floods prompt water rescue

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia Fire Department and Boone County Fire Protection District were called to a water rescue Thursday morning after two vehicles became trapped in floodwaters in west Columbia.

Just before 5:30 a.m., ABC 17 News crews saw two vehicles stuck in floodwaters on Blackfoot Road and Bear Creek. Crews saw three to four Columbia Fire trucks respond, as well as a rescue boat on scene. ABC 17 News crews also saw two people walking away from the floodwaters with first responders and appeared to be uninjured.

Columbia Fire crews left the area just before 6 a.m., and tow trucks were on scene removing the vehicles stuck in the floodwaters.

Columbia Fire posted on X about the rescue at 6:16 a.m., stating that two cars were trapped by high water. Crews were able to get the people out of the cars within minutes.

Boone County Joint Communications sent a message at 5:50 a.m. stating Blackfoot Road from Stadium Blvd to O'Neal Road is closed due to flooding. Choose an alternate route.