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3 rescued from rushing water after vehicle floods in San Bernardino

Flooded streets in the Inland Empire surprise drivers: "I wasn't expecting it to be that deep"
Flooded streets in the Inland Empire surprise drivers: "I wasn't expecting it to be that deep" 02:04

Three people were rescued from a flooded road in San Bernardino County early Monday morning.

Crews responded to the swift water rescue around 3 a.m. at Keenbrook Road and Cajon Boulevard after the vehicle attempted to cross a flooded road.  

A father, mother and daughter were able to escape their flooded vehicle and climb up a tree to escape rising waters, according to San Bernardino County Fire.

All three were taken to the hospital and are being evaluated for hypothermia. 

No other injuries were reported.

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