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Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued. View a slideshow of these images.
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Passengers of a bus on a flooded highway wait to be rescued in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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Flooded main highway that links the city center to Ataturk airport is seen in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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Passengers of a bus try to cross a flooded highway in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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The passengers of a bus, seen, on a flooded highway in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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Rescuers evacuate people trapped in a bus in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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Rescue workers evacuate passengers who were trapped in a bus in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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Rescue workers evacuate two boys who were trapped in a bus in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across an Istanbul arterial road on Wednesday, killing 14 people and stranding dozens in their vehicles, the state-run Anatolia news agency reported. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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Debris and damaged vehicles are seen after flash floods in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across a major highway and a commercial district in Istanbul, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in cars on rooftops, the city's governor said. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued. The floods occurred in the early hours as people began making their way to work, washing over a main road linking the city to an industrial area, an airport and a highway to Greece and Bulgaria.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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Debris and damaged vehicles are seen after flash floods in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across a major highway and a commercial district in Istanbul, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in cars on rooftops, the city's governor said. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued. The floods occurred in the early hours as people began making their way to work, washing over a main road linking the city to an industrial area, an airport and a highway to Greece and Bulgaria.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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People try to save their belongings after flash floods in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across a major highway and a commercial district in Istanbul, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in cars on rooftops, the city's governor said. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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People try to save their belongings after flash floods in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across a major highway and a commercial district in Istanbul, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in cars on rooftops, the city's governor said. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued. The floods occurred in the early hours as people began making their way to work, washing over a main road linking the city to an industrial area, an airport and a highway to Greece and Bulgaria.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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People try to save their belongings and souvenirs after flash floods in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across a major highway and a commercial district in Istanbul, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in cars on rooftops, the city's governor said. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued. The floods occurred in the early hours as people began making their way to work, washing over a main road linking the city to an industrial area, an airport and a highway to Greece and Bulgaria.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press
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A survivor tries to save his belongings after flash floods in Ikitelli, Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Flash floods gushed across a major highway and a commercial district in Istanbul, killing 20 people and stranding dozens in cars on rooftops, the city's governor said. As waters rose more than a meter (3 feet) high in the city's Ikitelli district, motorists climbed on roofs of their vehicles waiting to be rescued. The floods occurred in the early hours as people began making their way to work, washing over a main road linking the city to an industrial area, an airport and a highway to Greece and Bulgaria.
Ibrahim Usta Associated Press