18 kids killed with 16 missing in Jordan flash-flood : Approximately 18 school kids perished, plus 16 missing, shortly after a Jordan flash-flood wallowed up a location close to the Dead Sea Thursday, where 40 youngsters and their school teachers went on a day trip, public defence sources explained. A huge rescue undertaking is actually in progress as rescue groups have saved 11 individuals a number of whom remain in a critical condition, the sources informed Middle East Headlines News Team. Within Jordan, downpours swept off away a tour bus bring pupils and instructors travelling close to the Dead Sea. Jordan Flash flood sweeps away school bus – Photo contributed by Jordan press. Basing on sources, 13 pupils, in addition to 7 adults, had recently been exploring close to the Dead Sea while substantial rainfalls released flash flooding throughout the location.