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A Severe Flood In Jordan Has Resulted In The Tragic Deaths Of Several School Children
A flash flood near the Dead Sea has resulted in the death of several school students and teachers who were visiting nearby hot springs in the area.
As of Friday morning, the body count had gone up to 19
Up to 34 people have been rescued in a dramatic operation involving helicopters, marine divers, swimmers and boats, after a bus with 37 schoolchildren and seven teachers on a trip to a resort area of hot springs were swept into the valley.
#BREAKING Death toll in #Jordan floods rises to 20, most of them children: reports pic.twitter.com/4fZ9xosumN
— Guy Elster (@guyelster) October 26, 2018
Many of those killed were children under 14
Civil defense officials say the surge, caused by heavy rains, carried some for several kilometers toward the Dead Sea.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth and is surrounded by steep valley slopes that frequently witness flash floods and landslides.
The school did not have permission to take the students on a trip to this particular location ad the Jordanian government is said that it will be opening an investigation and hold those responsible for this accountable.
Families picnicking in the popular destination were also among the dead and injured.
Some people are still feared missing
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and Crown Prince Mohammed have sent a telegram of condolence to King Abdullah.
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