<p>Two people died when a landslide and possible gas explosion destroyed their home in Watauga County, North Carolina, on Wednesday, May 30.</p><p>The landslide ruptured a gas line, possibly causing the explosion, a news report said</a>. Emergency responders worked through the night to recover the two bodies, and clean-up at the site was expected to continue through Thursday.</p><p>Western North Carolina has suffered heavy rain in the last several days, which has triggered flash flooding, mudslides, river flooding and downed trees and power lines. Credit: Boone Police Department via Storyful</p><br />
