CAVE CREEK, AZ — Three women were rescued after their van got stuck in a running wash near Cave Creek on Wednesday morning.
According to Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, the occupants were trapped in their vehicle near the Cavaha Springs area.
Video from the scene showed rushing water around the van.
MCSO and Rural Metro Fire Department officials were on scene with aerial help before dawn.
All of the occupants were safely removed from the car.
Officials on scene say the women were headed to the airport to catch a flight.
NEW flood alert for this area near Cave Creek and Carefree, in the northeast Valley.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) February 6, 2019
This is the same area where we saw a car rescue this morning. Use extra caution and remember, Turn Around, Don't Drown #abc15wx #azwx https://t.co/g3nmMgKT2l
