Drivers Rescued From Rising Floodwaters On Bronx River Parkway In Westchester County

By Christina Fan, CBS News

January 10, 2024

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- First responders had to rescue drivers from cars that became stranded in floodwaters overnight in Westchester County, New York.

CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from Bronxville, where the Bronx River breached its banks and flooded nearby roadways.

Firefighters said drivers were caught off guard Tuesday night when the Bronx River Parkway started to flood. They had to deploy their scuba team, along with a boat, to rescue people.
Flooding is a recurring problem in the area whenever there's a big storm, and this was no exception.

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