17 students killed and others are missing in Jordan flash floods

At least 18 people, most of them children, have died after torrential sudden rain swept away a school bus carrying students who were on a trip near the Dead sea area.

6 Vehicles wade through rain water after a sudden thunderstorm, at a street of Amman, Jordan, 25 October 2018. According to local media sources at least 18 people, most of them children, have died after torrential sudden rain swept away a school bus carry

6 Vehicles wade through rain water after a sudden thunderstorm, at a street of Amman, Jordan, 25 October 2018. According to local media sources at least 18 peop Source: EPA


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