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Four Deceased, Two Missing After Being Swept off Roadway in Franklin Co.

An initial search located one vehicle, a short while later a second vehicle was discovered.

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(Laurel, Ind.) - A search is underway after floodwaters swept two vehicles off the roadway near the town of Laurel early this morning.

At approximately 5 a.m., Franklin County 911 received a call from a witness who reported seeing headlights off the roadway and hearing calls for help coming from an area near the intersection of Sanes Creek and Tee Hill roads.

When authorities arrived they discovered the bridge over Sanes Creek has been partially washed away.

An initial search located one vehicle, a short while later a second vehicle was discovered.

At this time, responders have recovered four deceased victims and believe there are two individuals still missing.

The search is still underway, and updates will be provided when available, and the victims’ identities are being withheld at this time, pending family notification.

Agencies assisting on the scene are Indiana Conservation Officers, Franklin County Fire Department, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Laurel Police and Fire, Metamora Police and Fire and Franklin County EMS.

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