2 rescued after car goes off the road and into creek in Burlington County

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
2 rescued after car goes off the road and into NJ creek
A driver lost control and crashed down an embankment in Burlington County.

MANSFIELD TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Two people were injured in Burlington County after their car traveled off the road and into a creek during Monday night's heavy rain.



It happened around 11:52 p.m. on the 3100 block of US-206 in Mansfield Township.



Authorities said the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck a guard rail and flipped down an embankment before landing in the creek.



The Action Cam was on the scene as a crane pulled the damage car out of the water.





The driver and a passenger became trapped and were rescued from the car.



Both were taken to the hospital. There is no word on the extent of their injuries.

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