Severe flash flooding struck parts of the East Coast, forcing the dramatic rescue of 150 students and 50 adults from Westernport Elementary School in Maryland after floodwaters inundated the building.
Rescue boats were used as water reached the ceiling of the school's first floor, creating panic among students and staff. In Virginia, a 12-year-old boy is missing after being swept away by rushing water while walking outside, prompting an ongoing search. The flooding has impacted several states, with some students forced to stay overnight in schools due to impassable roads.
Emergency crews continue to respond to widespread damage and search for missing individuals.
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Virginia boy swept away as heavy rains and flooding hit several states
Officials say crews are searching for a 12-year-old boy swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway and a dozen students stayed overnight at a Maryland high school as heavy rains caused flooding
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