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Tragic flash flooding in Pennsylvania

International desk
  17 Jul 2023, 14:29
Pennsylvania as fast-rising floodwaters claimed the lives

Tragic incidents unfolded in Pennsylvania as fast-rising floodwaters claimed the lives of at least five individuals, with two young children still missing. According to Bucks County Coroner Meredith Buck, there could potentially be additional victims. Among the deceased, two were discovered together in one area, while the third was found separately outside their vehicles. The identification process has become challenging as numerous drivers abandoned their cars in the floodwaters, which rose to about 5 feet above the roadway in some places. The search and rescue operations are now concentrated on finding a 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister, whose mother is among the confirmed fatalities. The commitment to locating the missing children remains unwavering, and officials expressed their condolences to the affected families. Additionally, a second woman's body was found approximately 100 yards from the initial victim's location. The intensity of the flash flooding was unprecedented, with heavy rainfall turning a peaceful creek into a violent torrent, submerging almost a dozen cars, and causing numerous people to be swept away. The unexpected nature of the flash flooding left many motorists trapped in perilous situations. The Upper Makefield Police acknowledged the surprising and devastating impact of the event in an online update.

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