Jordan: Flash flood sweeps away school bus, killing at least 18

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Jordan: Flash flood sweeps away school bus, killing at least 18
34 people rescued, some in critical condition, after major rescue operation launched near Dead Sea


Heavy rains also caused roads to flood in Jordan's capital, Amman (AFP/File photo)

More than a dozen children and teachers have been killed in Jordan after flash flooding swept away their bus during a school outing near the Dead Sea on Thursday, the country's emergency services said.

At least 18 people were killed in the incident, which took place near the Zara Maeen hot springs under a heavy rainfall warning, local media reported.

Thirty-four people were rescued, some of whom are in serious condition, after Jordan launched a major rescue operation involving helicopters and army troops to the area, police chief Brigadier General Farid al-Sharaa told state television.

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