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Lower Merion Fords Closed By Rain

Nearly half of all flash flood deaths are vehicle related, according to the National Weather Service.

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LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – Lower Merion Township announced Wednesday's rain closed both fords in the township.

The township said the fords will remain closed until further notice.

According to the National Weather Service, nearly half of all flash flood deaths are vehicle related and the national 30-year average for flood deaths is 127.

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