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GB News halts for devastating breaking alert as 33 Brits missing
GB News was interrupted by a devastating breaking news alert after shocking images emerged from Nepal following a flash flood that surged through the valley. On Thursday (August 27), Ellie Costello and Alexander Armstrong returned to the airwaves to deliver the latest news hitting headlines. Minutes into the show, they brought the breakfast programme to a halt as they issued a tragic breaking news alert that at least 165 people have died, with hundreds of foreign nationals from India, the US, the UK, Australia, Malaysia and Ukraine among those missing.
TL;DR
- At least 165 people have died following a flash flood in Nepal.
- Over 400 travellers are missing, including hundreds of foreign nationals from India, the US, the UK, Australia, Malaysia, and Ukraine.
- Approximately 33 British nationals are feared dead.
- The flood surge involved a 30ft wall of rock, mud, and freezing water.
- The disaster destroyed bridges and nearly 30 miles of road, impacting access for rescue operations.
- The UN is mobilizing supplies and personnel to assist in the search effort.
- Andy Burnham expressed devastation and sent thoughts to those affected, including the families of missing British nationals.