Jordan: Flash flood kills at least 18

By Laith Joneidi

AMMAN (AA) – At least 18 people died Thursday in a flash flood near Jordan’s Dead Sea, said a local official.

Most of the dead were students and teachers whose bus was swept away during a school outing.

Search teams rescued 34 others, some of whom are in critical condition.

Speaking to the press, Civil Defense Operations Director Farid al-Sharaa said the students, teachers and other tourists were visiting hot springs in the area.

Al-Sharaa said search and rescue operations are continuing.

Following the incident, Jordan's King Abdullah II canceled an official visit to Bahrain that was scheduled to begin Friday.

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