Minstens 37 doden nu. Waaronder 2 vrouwen, psychiatrische patienten die verdronken in de politieauto die hen vervoerde.
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Two mental health patients drowned inside of a sheriff's office van that was overtaken by floodwaters on a South Carolina highway, state authorities said Wednesday
The deputes who were transporting the two women survived, but have been placed on administrative leave while their actions are being investigated.
Horry County Sheriff Phillip Thompson said the deputies were caught in a flood Tuesday night about a half-mile from the Little Pee Dee River on their way to a mental health facility.
While the two deputies tried to free the women, who were confined to one section of the van, they were unable to yank the back doors open.