Officials: 2 people escape vehicle submerged in Marbletown creek

Authorities say the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling from Route 209 and tried to take a shortcut by crossing a shallow section of the creek on Fording Place Road.

News 12 Staff

Dec 1, 2024, 1:06 PM

Updated 237 days ago

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Two people swam to safety after their SUV got stuck in Esopus Creek Thursday in Marbletown.
Authorities say the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling from Route 209 and tried to take a shortcut by crossing a shallow section of the creek on Fording Place Road.
The car then became submerged in the water. However, both occupants were able to escape without injuries.