Amman, Oct. 12 (Petra) -- Two people were rescued after becoming trapped in a flash flood channel in the eastern District of Ruwaished, while search efforts are continuing to locate a third person who remains missing.

The Public Security Directorate spokesperson said Civil Defense and Royal Badia Police search and rescue teams responded shortly after midnight to a report that three people were trapped in the channel.

The teams reached the scene and rescued two individuals, who were transported to hospital in moderate condition. Efforts are ongoing to find the third person.

//Petra//WH