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P​arts of New England saw life-threatening flooding as torrential rains struck the region Monday into Tuesday.

T​he town of Leominster, Massachusetts, about 40 miles northwest of Boston, received 9.5 inches of rain between Monday and Tuesday, sparking a flash flood emergency.

I​mages show washed out roads, sinkholes and flooded properties in the area. Leominster Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella declared a state of emergency and urged people not to leave home unless absolutely necessary.

(​MORE: Evacuation, Flood Emergency In Leominster, Massachusetts)

About 300 people were evacuated from parts of the city when a local dam was compromised by the flooding. The city's website announced school closures Tuesday due to the flooding.

The Associated Press ​reported flooded homes and some collapsed buildings in Leominster's downtown. There were also reports of water rescues in the area.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey tweeted Tuesday morning that the flooding was "catastrophic" and that she would visit the flooded areas to survey the damage.

C​lick through the slideshow above to see images of the impacted area.

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