Election Day Flood Disaster: Polling Station Workers Dead | TR Daily News

The US state of Missouri was hit by floodwaters on Election Day. Extensive flooding occurred in elements of Missouri yesterday.

In Wright County, Missouri, a 70-year-old man and a 73-year-old girl misplaced their lives in a automobile swept away by floodwaters. State police reported that the couple’s our bodies have been discovered greater than 4 hours later.

Wright County Elections Officer Loni Pedersen confirmed that the deceased have been election staff.

Fire crews reported that they rescued 10 individuals from autos swept away by floodwaters.

The Wright County Clerk’s Office confirmed that the 2 deceased individuals have been on their option to work the polls in Wright County earlier than they drowned. The Wright County they have been rapidly situated by a Wright County drone utilized by Sheriff Byerley.

The Wright County Clerk’s Office have additionally launched the next assertion:

“The Wright County Clerk’s Office is saddened by the loss of life that occurred early this morning of two poll workers. Mrs. Pederson, the Wright County Clerk, is not releasing their names out of respect and privacy to the family, as reported by the Wright County Sheriff. This loss of life occurred as a result of swift, high water from the storms that came through the area the night before. This is a tragic loss for Wright County. They were dedicated citizens who valued fair and honest elections. They will be missed. Ms. Pederson states, ‘This is a terrible loss for Wright County. This couple were wonderful people who donated their time to serve their community. We will miss them dearly and the service they provided to my office.’”