Floods

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

68/57

Date Released

14 Jul 1968

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1New Prime Minister
2. 2Zoo Cubs
3. 3Million Dollar Legs
4. 4Space Research Station
5. 5Alec Rose and Lively Lady at Daily Mirror Building
6. 6Floods

Story

Story No. within this Issue

6 / 6

Summary

Torrents of raging floodwater swept through towns and villages causing terror and creating havoc. It was the same in many parts of the Midlands. At least seven were killed during 24 hours of torrential rain.

Keywords

Weather; Accidents and disasters

Credits:

Camera

William Nixon

Length of story (in feet)

148

Story extras:

Film clip

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