On Tuesday 13th March, crews from Llanelli and Swansea Central Fire Stations were called, follwoing reports of a vehicle stranded on Pont Y Cob Road, Swansea - an area prone to flooding, particularly during heavy rainfall. The incident occurred as river levels surged due to ongoing heavy rain, resulting in one vehicle becoming stranded.
A Service boat from Swansea Central, accompanied by a Type D Water First Responder team and a Tactical Water Incident Manager, were dispatched to the scene. Their primary concern was the safety of those stranded amid rising waters. After establishing contact with those stranded, the crews guided them to safety once water levels had receded to a safer level.
In other good news while at the scene, the crews were able to rescue a Labrador that was also trapped by the rising water levels, utilising an inflatable sled.
Despite the efforts of emergency services and the clear warnings issued by local authorities, the incident underscores the continued risk posed by disregarding flood warnings. We strongly advise drivers to avoid driving through floodwater.
More information on driving in adverse weather and flooding can be found here.