Town hit by massive mud slide and flood in freak storm

Residents have described the chilling moments when a river of mud and water swept through their town flooding homes and businesses.

Town hit by massive mud slide and flood in freak storm
Fri, 25 Jul, 2014 - 17:08

By David Raleigh

Residents have described the chilling moments when a river of mud and water swept through their town flooding homes and businesses.

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