Monday, February 20th 2017, 12:29 am
A man's vehicle was trapped by rising waters on I-235 northbound near 50th, requiring a rescue in the middle of the highway.
The water was so high it crept above his headlights and stopped just under the vehicle's windows, about hip deep. Firefighters used a ladder to get a life vest to the man before getting him to crawl out across the ladder and to safety.
After fire crews saved the driver, I-235 was shut down in both directions between 36th and I-44.
Right now, all lanes are back open to traffic. This area, currently under a lot of construction, is prone to flooding.
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