Vehicle Trapped In Floodwaters In PG County (Photos)

LARGO, MD -- Two occupants of a vehicle that became trapped in floodwaters in Largo managed to escape the harrowing situation Thursday evening.

Prince George's County Fire Department spokesman Mark Brady posted photos of the doomed vehicle, which was tilted to the side and half underwater.

The incident happened on Chestertown Drive in the Kettering/Largo area.

"2 occupants were able to self evacuate from partially submerged vehicle," Brady wrote. "Occupants OK - car - not so much."

On Thursday evening on Chestertown Drive in Kettering/Largo 2 occupants were able to self evacuate from partially submerged vehicle. Occupants OK - car - not so much. Image by Jonathan Howard. Turn around - Don’t Drown #PGFD pic.twitter.com/1xnxuihw5f
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) May 18, 2018

Authorities say you should never drive through standing water. You never know how deep the water is, and even a small amount of water -- particularly if it is moving -- can strand a vehicle. Many people have drowned by attempting to drive through water.

Image via PGFD