Swift water rescue underway as N Indian Canyon floods at the wash

A swift water rescue is underway on N Indian Canyon at the Whitewater Wash as the roadway floods.

The roadway, which is used by many to get in and out of Palm Springs, started flooding shortly before 6:00 p.m.

⁦@PalmSpringsPD⁩ Indian Canyon at the wash is a river right now ⁦@KESQHaley⁩ ⁦@KESQ⁩ pic.twitter.com/uwlTitGDkL

— Chris Tarpening (@Tarp1969) January 6, 2023

Captain Nathan Gunkel of the Palm Springs Fire Department said they were dispatched to two separate rescues, both times the drivers self-rescued prior to firefighters' arrival without assistance.

Police officials said one person suffered a minor injury.

The city announced the road is closed shortly after 6:00 p.m. however barricades began to be put up on one of the sides at around 6:30 p.m.

N. INDIAN CANYON AT THE WASH IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. Please use alternate route and stay safe! pic.twitter.com/fG86mgBaRX

— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) January 6, 2023

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

Be the first to know when news breaks in Coachella Valley. Download the News Channel 3 app here.