Streets were flooded as rivers burst their banks, bridges collapsed and cars, often with drivers inside, were pushed along by the water
‘The whole of Spain cries with you’: At least 95 dead and many missing as flash floods hit Valencia region
By Wednesday night 95 deaths had been confirmed, almost all of them in Valencia, amid fears that the death toll would increase further., said, addressing those affected. “We will make available all the resources necessary...so that we can recover from this tragedy. We won’t leave you alone.” The town, of 27,000 inhabitants, reported at least 40 deaths caused by the flooding, six of them were residents in a care home for the elderly.
The damage caused became fully apparent as the flood waters subsided. In many towns cars were piled high on top of each other. Many roads were impossible to drive along, and rail links were severely disrupted. The fast-train route between Madrid and Valencia was suspended, and is expected to remain out of service for several days, as were many flights to Valencia airport.
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