A Pretoria motorist trapped in her vehicle in a flooded area at End and Rabie Street was rescued this morning.

According to Tshwane EMS spokesperson Charles Mabaso, the woman was rescued unharmed.

Cert-SA said their Centurion crew responded to reports of a vehicle stuck in the flood water with a person inside at around 06:00.

“Upon arrival, it was found that a female driver was stuck in her vehicle pinned down by the river flood waters.

“A multidisciplinary rescue operation was launched to rescue the victim from her vehicle and safely bring her to the bank of the river. The patient was assessed for hypothermia by medical personnel and transported to a nearby hospital for further care.

“She has not sustained any injuries. The vehicle still remains trapped.

“We are continuing to plead with motorists not to attempt to cross low-lying bridges and roads. We call on the residents where barriers have been placed not to open the barriers and cross the roads.”

Meanwhile, a person was trapped in a flooded shack in Soshanguve near Soutpan Road.

Mabaso says emergency services have been dispatched to Soshanguve to conduct an assessment.

Meanwhile, the Tshwane Metro Police Department urged motorists to avoid End and Rabie Street in Centurion.

“In Soshanguve, roads are closed near Soutpan Road.”

FLOOD ALERT, motorists are urged to avoid End and Rabie Street in Centurion and in Soshanguve road is closed near Soutpan Road pic.twitter.com/uJgpzdko8n

— Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) April 9, 2024

A level four weather warning for disruptive rain is in place for Pretoria today.

The South African Weather Services warned that disruptive rain leading to flooding of settlements, roads, and low-lying bridges is expected.

🌧️Weather & ⚠️severe weather alerts for tomorrow, 8 April 2024.#saws #weatheroutlook #southafricanweather #weatherupdate pic.twitter.com/2rYB6kJk9q

— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) April 8, 2024