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Water rescue underway at flooded Winston-Salem apartments

Winston-Salem firefighters tweeted video of a raft being used to carry out the tenants.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Firefighters are rescuing tenants from a flooded apartment building in Winston-Salem Thursday. 

Winston-Salem fire officials tweeted video of a water rescue taking place at the building on Old Greensboro Road shortly before noon. Firefighters are pulling tenants to safety using a raft. 

Several flash flood warnings were issued across the Piedmont Triad this morning. Heavy rain prompted several changes for schools, as well as major road closures. 

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