Dynamite News Jordan: 18 killed in flash floods
At least 18 people including several children were killed after a school bus swept away in flash flood near the Dead Sea here.
Amman: At least 18 people including several children were killed after a school bus swept away in flash flood on Thursday near the Dead Sea here.
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The school bus with a group of teachers and students were touring the Dead Sea when the incident happened, according to the sources in the country's civil defence directorate.
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Most of the children killed in the incident were below 14. According to the officials, the death toll is expected to rise.
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Jordan health minister Ghazi al-Zaben confirmed that 11 people were injured in the incident and 21 others have been rescued so far.
The Israeli military, in a statement, confirmed that it has sent search and rescue helicopters to help Jordan following Amman's request for assistance. (ANI)