At least 4 dead as heavy rain, flash flooding hit Texas
At least four people have died amid torrential rainfall and flash floods that swamped parts of Texas early Thursday.
'We have a very, very tragic situation here this morning,' San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said during a news conference.
McManus said authorities found 13 vehicles in the floodwaters at various locations and recovered four bodies — two male, two female. He did not provide their ages or any other details.
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