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Bridge collapses in Uvalde County amid flooding on Nueces River, DPS footage shows
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Key Points:
- The FM 418 bridge over the Nueces River in Uvalde County, Texas, collapsed following heavy rainfall, as captured by the Texas Department of Public Safety's South Texas Region Aircraft Operations Division.
- More than 10 inches of rain fell on Thursday in Uvalde County, compounding previous showers and causing significant flooding that made the city nearly impassable for drivers.
- Authorities have urged residents to avoid flooded areas, obey road closures, and not drive around barricades to ensure safety during the flooding.
- At least one person has died due to flooding in Uvalde, with another fatality reported in nearby Kerr County, according to Governor Greg Abbott.
