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Charlie Jones

Residents on island die after Hurricane Ian destroys only route to US mainland

At least two people have died on a remote Florida island after Hurricane Ian tore through the area cutting it off from US mainland.

The devastating category 4 storm destroyed multiple parts of the causeway, which is the only road to and from the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva

Dozens of people remain stranded on Sanibel Island and mayor has urged everyone to leave as soon as possible. When asked if the city is currently liveable, the mayor said, “Frankly, no.", reports CNN.

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