Tragedy in Yorkshire: Mudslide claims one life amidst heavy rains
The Yorkshire County police reported that one person died as a result of this incident. Heavy rains swept through this region of northeastern England. Over 12 hours, it rained as much as it usually does in a month. In one of the cities, this led to a mudslide.
23 May 2024 06:53
Heavy rains swept through the county of Yorkshire in northeastern England. In the town of Carlton-in-Cleveland, they caused a mudslide, which had tragic effects.
Sky News writes that in 12 hours, it rained as much as usual in a month. The BBC notes that alerts regarding heavy rainfall are still in effect in this region.
Dangerous mudslide. "One person died"
According to the BBC, the mudslide appeared in the city in the early afternoon.
- We can confirm that one person has sadly died as a result of the incident. Our thoughts are with their family and friends during this difficult time.
The North Yorkshire police also asked residents to avoid the cordoned-off area until further notice while work continues.
Officials said that no one else was injured and they would provide updates as soon as possible.
