Daily News | Bucks County flash flood: What we know
A sudden downpour caused severe flooding on roadways in the Washington Crossing area of Bucks County, near Houghs Creek, on Saturday evening. Officials have since confirmed that at least four people were killed, and three remain missing. Nearby roads were severely damaged, and volunteers are continuing their search for victims on foot.A torrential downpour began in Bucks County, causing a flash flood, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Eight people were rescued from their cars on the roadway, and two were rescued from Houghs Creek. Seventy-five volunteers continue to search for more victims.Approximately three to five inches of rain fell between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00pm in the Washington Crossing area on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency says to never drive in standing water, noting “mere inches” can carry a vehicle away.Who are the victims?At least two of the three people missing come from the same family — a 9-month-old boy and a 2-year-old girl.
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