ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. – A 12-year-old Virginia boy was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday as heavy storms covered roadways in Albemarle County, officials said.
Boy swept away in flood
What we know:
Rescue crews reported that the boy was overtaken by rushing water from a nearby creek near Newtown Road and Valley Green Drive around 5:30 p.m.
First responders searched for three hours before pausing efforts due to limited visibility. Authorities plan to resume the search Wednesday morning.
Heavy rain saturated much of Virginia on Tuesday, triggering flood warnings and watches.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Albemarle County Fire Rescue
