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  • Oct 17, 2018, 08:53 IST

On cam: Texas flooding causes bridge collapse

Oct 17, 2018, 08:53 ISTSource: AP

Raging flood waters have destroyed a bridge over a river in Central Texas. Video shows the bloated Llano River overrunning a bridge in Kingsland, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Austin. The National Weather Service says the river at nearby Llano is expected to crest Tuesday morning at near-record levels near 41 feet (12.5 meters), which is 18 feet (5.5 meters) above major flood stage. A flash flood warning is in effect, and forecasters describe it as a "very dangerous situation." Evacuations are underway in the cities of Kingsland and Marble Falls, both northwest of Austin. In addition to the evacuations, several school districts closed for the day and emergency personnel blocked access to more than 150 low-water crossings.

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