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Six killed, 10 missing as flood hits South African town

Flood: NEMA deploys emergency response team to Kogi
Flood: NEMA deploys emergency response team to Kogi

At least six people have died and 10 others missing after flash floods hit a South African town.

According to AFP, rescue teams resumed in Tuesday to search for bodies.

Torrential rain hit Ladysmith late on Sunday night sweeping cars off a main road and trapping people in homes, KwaZulu Natal provincial authorities said.

The scope of the disaster only became apparent late on Monday, a spokesperson said.

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The spokesperson said, “At the moment, we have six people confirmed dead and still 10 people missing. The search is back on.”

Three bodies were found in a minibus carrying nine passengers. The other six are still missing, the spokesperson said.

One body was found in a house that was completely destroyed while two other people who were also inside are still unaccounted for.

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