They drove in the snow and ended up in a creek. Local firefighters got them out

Two people were trapped on Sunday after they drove on snowy roads, slipped down an embankment and ended up in a creek, officials said.

Fire and rescue officials from several agencies helped free the two people from the creek off Waxhaw Highway, the Waxhaw Fire Department said in a post on Facebook.

Lancaster EMS transported one person to a hospital to be checked out.

“We would like to remind everyone to use extreme caution during icy conditions,” the fire department said in a statement. “Please stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Icy roadways can be unpredictable and dangerous, putting motorists and first responders at risk.”