NATION : Tenn. City Flooded; Driver Killed
Relentless rain sent a creek roaring from its banks through the center of Lebanon early today, killing a woman driver, trapping dozens of families in flooded homes and sweeping away fire trucks on rescue missions.
The rampaging Sinking Creek carried away one motorist who ignored police warnings and drove her car into the racing water two blocks from Lebanon’s public square, police dispatcher Neal Blackburn said. Her body was recovered.
More than 5 inches of rain fell overnight around Lebanon, 25 miles east of Nashville, and forecasters warned of more downpours through tonight.
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