Hurricane Dorian: Several killed in Bahamas as storm continues to hammer region
07 September 2019 |
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At least five people have been killed in the Bahamas in what officials have described as a "historic tragedy." The downgraded Category 4 hurricane has battered the region for over 30 hours, triggering massive flooding.
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