LOWER MERION TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A storm that hit Lower Merion Township on Tuesday afternoon caused dangerous flash floods on area roads, and one driver found herself in a terrifying situation.<\/p>\n
Maggie Kincade of Norristown was sitting in her SUV as the water rose on Hollow Road.<\/p>\n
“All of a sudden the sky opened up, and it just started raining harder and harder, and I’m thinking, ‘should I turn around?” said Kincade. “Then I couldn’t because I was in that position and I couldn’t back up.”<\/p>\n
Kincade was able to call 911, and Lower Merion Township pulled her out of her car to safety.<\/p>\n
However, residents around Philadelphia said they were frightened as the sky got dark in the early afternoon, and they heard loud booms of thunder.<\/p>\n
“All of a sudden the sky opened up, and it just started raining harder and harder,” Kincade said.<\/p>\n
Many drivers had to plow through rising waters on the Schuylkill Expressway.<\/p>\n
The storm left almost as fast as it came, leaving behind mud for crews to clean up, and direct traffic around.<\/p>\n
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