Neijiang, Sichuan: Heavy storms and rain stormed fire, emergency evacuation of villagers

　　China News Service, Chengdu, April 24th (Liu Zhongjun, Luo Ping, Liu Junyang) From 20:00 on April 23 to 8:00 on the 24th, there was a thunderstorm and strong wind in Neijiang City, Sichuan Province, with sudden heavy rain in some places, accompanied by local 9 The gust of wind caused severe waterlogging in some low-lying areas, causing many people to be trapped and the situation was urgent.

Firefighters waded the trapped driver with a fire truck.

Photo by Liu Qiande

　　At 3:14 a.m. on the 24th, two people were trapped in the direction of the Huayuantan Bridge in Neijiang City towards the Shengli Toll Station.

After receiving the alarm, the Neijiang Fire Rescue Detachment immediately dispatched 2 vehicles and 12 people to the scene for rescue.

When rescuers arrived at the scene, they found that the private car stalled when trying to force through the 70-centimeter-long section of water. Another truck slid and rolled over, trapping the driver in the car.

According to the situation at the scene, firefighters used fire trucks to carry out wading rescue, and the three trapped persons were successfully transferred to a safe area.

　　At 6:29 on the 24th, serious waterlogging occurred in Group 2 of Pingqiao Village, Shijia Town, Shizhong District, Neijiang City, and some villagers were trapped.

Rescue forces arrived at the scene and found that the water was as deep as 2 meters, and many people were trapped in the house.

Rescuers quickly used rubber boats to transfer personnel and supplies.

The trapped people were successfully moved to a safe area.

Photo by Liu Junyang

　　During the rescue process, the firefighters also found an old man trapped in the house, and asked that the old man suddenly slipped and fell during the process of carrying items, making it difficult for him to move.

Two firefighters quickly helped the old man onto the rubber boat.

After intense rescue, the three trapped people were safely transferred.

　　According to the local meteorological department, scattered showers are expected in the morning and evening on the 24th, and the fire department reminds the general public to pay attention to travel safety.

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