Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Newark on Thursday, leaving vehicles stranded and prompting multiple water rescues.
Flooding was reported in several parts of the city as storms dumped enough rain to overwhelm roadways and drainage systems.
Under the I-78 overpass at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Empire Street, several vehicles became trapped in deep floodwater. Rescue crews helped people from the stranded vehicles as others were seen walking through thigh-high water…