One person missing, eight saved during massive swift-water rescue at Interstate 19, Ajo

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Strong storms rolling through Tucson caused massive swift-water rescues, road closures, and power outages on Wednesday, June 17.

The expected severe weather is why the 13 News First Alert Weather team called a First Alert Weather Day for Tuesday. You can check our forecast HERE and through our free app for Android and Apple devices.

SWIFT-WATER RESCUES

According to first responders, there were at least three swift-water rescues in Tucson.

Tucson Fire Deputy Chief Eric Jakoby said a massive rescue happened in a flooded tunnel in the Santa Cruz River at Interstate 19 and Ajo. It involved nine people…

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