Police Helicopters Rescue 16 People From Flooding in Ostrava

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17 September 2024 at 3:56 am

Sixteen people were rescued from flooding in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Monday, September 16, following deadly floods in much of Central Europe.

Footage from the Czech police shows people being airlifted to safety from flooded buildings. The footage also shows a chemical plant inundated with water.

Local news reported that at least two people were confirmed to have died as a result of the flooding, while eight people are missing.

Defense Minister Jana Cernochova said on Monday night that the government would deploy 2,000 soldiers to help with flood relief. Credit: Police of Czech Republic via Storyful

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