Two people are safe after their minivan got stuck on a water-covered road just south of Emporia on Monday.
The van got stuck near Roads 150 and J around 2:45 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Jesse Taylor says the driver got the van into water, tried unsuccessfully to turn around and called 911.
Both people walked to safety afterward.
3 pm Monday: Water rescue reported just south of Emporia
Emporia Fire and Lyon County deputies have responded to a water rescue call Monday afternoon.
Authorities went to the intersection of Roads 150 and J around 2:45 pm. Further details are being confirmed, but Emporia Fire says at least one person was taken to safety.
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