Eight people are dead and five more are missing after flash floods swept away two vehicles carrying women and children Monday in Hildale, Utah, The Associated Press reports.Three people survived as the vehicles were swept several hundred yards downstream catching the victims off guard, said Hildale assistant fire chief Kevin Barlow. The rescue effort was ongoing throughout the night but scaled back because of treacherous conditions.According to the report, floods came after heavy rains fell in the canyons just north of town. The National Weather Service had issued a flash flood warning earlier in the day.“We’re pretty used to flash
Flash Floods Kill 8, Leave 5 Missing in Utah
Despite warnings, victims were 'caught off guard' as their vehicles were washed several hundred yards downstream
Sep 15, 2015
| by Luke LeNoble |
