50 people are trapped after a mudslide swept across a California highway, dragging vehicles and forcing children to scramble to safety

By Lola Smith

Published: September 12, 2022 | 8:40 AM GMT

After a mudslide swept across a California roadway, trapping around 50 people, automobiles were dragged across highways, and children were forced to climb to safety.

A portion of San Bernadino, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties were issued flood warnings and saw heavy rainfall due to the leftovers of Hurricane Kay.

Last night at around 7:30 p.m., on Pine Canyon Road near Lake Hughes, over two dozen automobiles were trapped in mud and debris, with water entering several of the vehicles.

Firefighters and helicopters hurried to rescue the trapped families and prevent the automobiles from becoming more endangered.

A mom said that her two children were forced to climb on top of her car after it was pushed off the road.

Others were rescued by firemen on the ground while others were carried to safety by LAPD helicopters.

No injuries were reported and LA County Fire supervisor Imy Velderrain said: ‘We have helicopters out there trying to get everybody safe.’

Due to the mudslide, roads including the southbound Lake Hughes Road were blocked.

Last night at 10:30 p.m., Red Cross and Public Works were called and the incident was still ongoing.

Prior to the mudslide, flood warnings were issued throughout the evening in San Bernadino County, where up to 1.25 inches of rain fell.

The majority of flood-related fatalities occur in automobiles, and people are urged to exercise caution near bodies of water, underpasses, and poor drainage.

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