Woman Stranded In Car Buried In Snow Since Friday Rescued

ACCOKEEK, Md. (AP) -- Authorities say a woman has been rescued after being stranded inside a car buried in snow for three days.

Officials say the unidentified woman was rescued Monday near Accokeek. She had been trapped inside the car since Friday.

Major Luis Gurri says the vehicle was located on a side street that hadn't been plowed. Gurri says a Humvee was able to get to the car and soldiers were able to get the woman out.

Officials say the woman was conscious and uninjured as she was rescued and driven away to safety.

The reason as to why she was in the car remains unknown.

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