Crews rescue 3 people trapped in floodwaters under bridge in Fullerton

FULLERTON, Calif. (KABC) -- Dramatic video captured the moments crews rushed to save three people from floodwaters in Fullerton.

The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday under a bridge at West Valencia Drive and South Basque Avenue, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

The agency says it happened after rising water from Friday's storm quickly filled the flood control channel.

The three people were pulled to safety and were taken to the hospital to be checked out.