Two die as Syrian dam collapses

A dam has collapsed in northern Syria, causing the water to flood several villages and killing at least two people as most residents aided by helicopters fled to high ground.

Two die as Syrian dam collapses

A dam has collapsed in northern Syria, causing the water to flood several villages and killing at least two people as most residents aided by helicopters fled to high ground.

The Zeyzoun Dam, built in 1996, burst near the town of Idlib, about 220 miles north of Damascus.

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