Posted on 06/24/2016 2:26:39 AM PDT by Morgana
ELKVIEW, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Emergency crews are working to rescue hundreds of people trapped at the Elkview Crossings Mall.
On Thursday night, the overpass bridge into the shopping annex gave-way to flood waters and is completely washed out.
The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority says they are estimating about 500 people are stuck in the plaza.
At this time they are not sure how to rescue all of the people. One of the options they are considering is building a temporary bridge. But at this time it is unclear what they will do.
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Just heard interview with ass’t. mgr. of K-mart. People doing OK, realize that it’s out of their control. K-mart distributed necessities (tooth paste, brushes, blankets, PJs etc) last night. Most people slept in cars. Coffee and snacks this AM. Most folks there are local and if/when they get out, they have nowhere to go. Roads are impassable so they can’t get home. National Guard is bringing a bridge from Buckhannon.
As I posted earlier, water is out to the mall and considering the widespread power outages in the area, I would be surprised if they have power.
State now has 6 confirmed dead and one “recovery” operation ongoing (4 yr. old boy)
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