Virginia: all missing people accounted for following severe flash-flooding

Authorities initially reported 44 people missing following heavy rainfall and winds, but now have declared all were found safe

All missing people have finally been accounted for after severe flooding in south-western Virginia caused a slew of missing persons reports, authorities said on Thursday.

Virginia governor Glenn Younkin declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as the flash flood rammed more than 100 houses and damaged bridges across Buchanan county.