Torrential rain has led to flooded roads and towns in southeastern Spain, resulting in cars being swept through streets, a train being derailed and damaged houses and buildings - with forecasters warning of more storms to come.
At least 13 people have been killed in Spain after flash floods struck parts of the country. Torrential rains flooded roads and towns on Tuesday, resulting in cars being swept through streets, a train being derailed and damaged houses and buildings. Authorities in the worst-hit areas had advised people to stay at home and avoid all non-essential travel. According to state broadcaster TVE, police said at least 13 people have died in the floods affecting southeastern Spain.
'It was mayhem' A British couple told Sky News they had been stuck in their car for almost 10 hours. Vitalij Farafonov and his wife were visiting Valencia on a yoga retreat when they were diverted by police from a motorway at around 8pm last night. He said: 'It was mayhem as we counted nine or 10 overturned lorries on a half mile stretch of the motorway. 'We've never seen anything like it.
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