2 Women Killed in Plainfield NJ Flash Flood After Car Swept Away

Devastating Flash Flood in Plainfield, NJ

• 🌧️ Central Park recorded over 2 inches of rainfall in a single hour, making it the second wettest hour in New York's history.
• ⚠️ Portions of New Jersey experienced even higher rain rates, leading to severe flooding and tragic consequences.

Tragic Incident on Stell Avenue

• 🚗 Two women died when their car was swept away by a ferocious flash flood on Stell Avenue in Plainfield.
• 🌊 Witnesses described the water as nearly waist-high and flowing "like crazy," eventually sucking the car into the Cedar Brook.
• 💔 A witness heard one of the women scream, "I don't want to die," as the car was pulled into the brook.
• 🆘 A good Samaritan attempted to break the car window but was unable to rescue the women before they were submerged.

Aftermath and Damage

• 🚒 Firefighters were unable to reach the victims last night due to the raging storm.
• 📍 The incident occurred near the Cedarbrook, where the bridge was submerged at the peak of the storm.
• 🏠 The city of Plainfield is dealing with widespread damage, including flooded basements and destroyed belongings.
• ⚠️ This event follows another extreme weather incident less than two weeks prior, which resulted in two fatalities.

Unidentified Victims and Ongoing Investigation

• ❓ The identities of the two victims have not yet been released.
• 😔 A distraught family member was seen at the scene, looking into the brook with tears in his eyes.
• 🗣️ The reporter, Stefon Kim, provided live coverage from Plainfield, highlighting the devastation.