Woman disappears after being swept away by flash flood in Bahia

A woman went missing on Monday (9/2) in Vitória da Conquista, southwest Bahia, after being swept away by a flash flood on Avenida Caracas. A video recorded by a resident captures the moment a couple tries to save themselves as their car is carried off by the strong water. Firefighters are conducting searches for the victim.

The incident took place on Avenida Caracas in Vitória da Conquista, when a flash flood swept away a couple in a car. According to the released video, the man manages to climb to a higher spot, but the woman continues fighting the current and disappears.

Firefighters were immediately called to search for the missing victim. The southwest region of Bahia has experienced intense rains recently, contributing to the event, though additional meteorological history details are not specified in the sources.

The full report is available at Correio 24 Horas, a Metrópoles partner. As of now, there are no updates on the woman's whereabouts.

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