NORFOLK GALE DISASTER
100 MISSING AND DEAD
Sea's Wild Rush into Towns and Villages
At least 100 people are reported missing or dead in floods along the Norfolk coast, which started with Saturday night's gales and high seas. Many have been rendered homeless. These are the worst floods within living memory in this part of the country. By last night 39 bodies had been recovered along the coast between King'sLynn and Hunstanton.
The worst flood centres are :-
Hunstanton.-It was reported unofficially this morning that 40 people, including many Americans, might have been drowned. Twelve bodies have been recovered, including those of three Americans and a child. Most of the bungalows between Hunstanton and Heacham, principally occupied by American families, were swept away. Salt water entered the town's water mains and the supply was cut off. It was also stated unofficially today that 20 might have been killed at Snettisham.
King's Lynn.-Fifteen bodies have been recovered. Between 1000 and 1500 people have been evacuated from South Lynn housing estate, where the houses are standing in several feet of water. Part of the town's electricity supply has been cut off.
Sea Palling.-The sea broke through a 100-yard gap in the dunes, washing away houses and causing the deaths of seven people, including three children. Some of the inhabitants in the bungalows were still refusing to leave their homes.
Yarmouth.-Six are known to have been killed, others are missing or injured. There is extensive damage to the sea front and the Southtown and Cobholm districts. The police station and power station are flooded.
Southwold.-Five people, including three women and a child, are missing, and the body of a woman has been recovered. Seven Americans were rescued from the roof of a house by boat and a rescue ambulance was overturned.