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MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Martin County are being hailed for their heroic rescue of two people whose vehicle crashed into a water-filled embankment Friday night.

According to a Facebook post by the sheriff's office, the victims' vehicle was struck by another car while traveling eastbound on Martin Highway.

WATCH THE RESCUE BELOW: 'Warrior' deputies rescue victims from water-filled embankment

The collision forced their vehicle off the road and into the deep embankment, where it became fully submerged with both occupants trapped inside.

The sheriff's office said the crash victims were able to call 911, but the connection was lost before they could give their exact location.

Worked with dispatch, the sheriff's office said Deputies

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