Imminent Dam Failure Forces Evacuations in Nashville, Illinois
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Residents of Nashville, Illinois, have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to the imminent failure of the Nashville dam, with a secondary dam already overtopped by floodwaters. Emergency shelters are being set up, and the Red Cross has been activated to assist evacuees. The cause of the dam failure and the number of homes affected are currently unknown.
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- Homes in Nashville, Illinois, being evacuated as dam failure deemed imminent KSDK.com
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