West Virginia flash floods: 2 missing, 500 National Guard troops deployed as torrential rain batters state
- (AP Photo)Torrential rain triggered widespread flash flooding across West Virginia, leaving at least two people missing, inundating homes and businesses, and prompting a statewide emergency declaration as rescue teams raced to reach stranded residents.
- Governor Patrick Morrisey said authorities were searching for two people reported missing in Upshur County after state police located an overturned vehicle believed to be linked to them.
- Rescue crews have been unable to safely access the vehicle because of fast-moving water and heavy debris.
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- (AP Photo)Torrential rain triggered widespread flash flooding across West Virginia, leaving at least two people missing, inundating homes and businesses, and prompting a statewide emergency declaration as rescue teams raced to reach stranded residents.
- Governor Patrick Morrisey said authorities were searching for two people reported missing in Upshur County after state police located an overturned vehicle believed to be linked to them.
- Rescue crews have been unable to safely access the vehicle because of fast-moving water and heavy debris.
Sources: Times of India