Indiana authorities say at least 5 people have died as severe weather crosses the state

Indiana public safety officials report that at least six people have died due to severe storms and historic flooding across the state. According to Liz Woods, a spokesperson for the state Department of Homeland Security, the victims include a 4-year-old boy, two men, and three women. These fatalities occurred as a result of extreme weather events that began on August 11, leading to record-setting flooding and emergency responses from first responders throughout the affected regions.