Six killed in Spain flash floods and thousands evacuated after motorists were trapped in submerged tunnels – The Sun, Thesun.co.uk
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A DELUGE of torrential rain and lightening storms have killed six people after mass flooding in south-eastern Spain, with tornado warnings in Majorca.
Floods swept away cars and debris in the regions of Valencia, Murcia and eastern Andalucia, while motorway tunnels in some areas were flooded almost up to the tunnel lighting.
In the latest tragedy a man was killed after his car became trapped in a tunnel that filled with torrents of water in a “matt er of minutes “in Almeria.
Cops called to the scene were able to rescue two of the three people inside the vehicle – but the third man tragically died.
In another shocking road accident at least one person died after a torrent of mud and water engulfed a road in Grenada.
The tunnel death came hours after a woman, 51, and her 61 – year-old brother were found dead in an overturned car that flood waters had washed away in Caudete, south of Valencia.
And on Friday evening it was confirmed there had been a fifth fatality, a 58 – year-old man from the town of Redován died after being dragged through the water when he left his vehicle and tried to cross a street.
Spain’s acting prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, said the country military emergency unit is now on the streets helping combat what is called a ‘gota fria’ (cold drop).
“A difficult and intense night,” hetweeted on Friday. “Some areas remain on alert amid torrential rains. Sadly we are mourning a third victim in Almería.
“All my love to the families of those who have died and to all those affected by the weather. Let’s step up the precautions.”
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