5 UGA Students Save Driver, 2 Children From Vehicle After GA Crash

BURKE COUNTY, GA — Five University of Georgia students are being hailed as heroes after authorities say they rescued a driver and two children from a partially submerged vehicle.

The Burke County Sheriff's Office said Friday the "amazing students" saw a white SUV leave the roadway and roll into an Ellison Bridge Road creek.

Jumping into action, authorities said the students immediately turned around to head to the crash. They did not hesitate to jump into the water and pull the driver and two children from the vehicle, authorities said.

"The quick thinking and bravery of these women is absolutely admirable. We are grateful you were in the right place at the right time," authorities said in a Facebook post alongside photos of the scene.

The students were identified by authorities as Jane McArdle, Mary McCollum, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones and Kaitlyn Iannace.

"Great work by everyone involved. Sardis Police Department, Burke County EMA - GA and Burke County Georgia 911. We make a great team," authorities said.

The condition of the driver and children was not known Monday.