Flash floods kill at least one in Spain as roads turn to rivers just as thousands of Brits arrive for summer holidays

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Flash floods kill one in Spain just as thousands of Brits arrive for summer holidays

In the video, the roads in the region can be seen completely flooded and cars are being taken by the fast-flowing waters.

The flooding has become so bad that it prompted bullfights to be cancelled during the world-famous San Fermin bull-running festival. Bullring workers said they were fighting a losing battle trying to clear the water and the decision was eventually taken to cancel the rest of the programme for safety reasons.Local residents said they could not remember weather like this for decades.The town of Tafalla was badly hit, with businesses and homes devastated by the torrents. The towns of Olite and Pueyo were also destroyed.

So far, the dead driver is the only victim of the freak weather though authorities said it could have been much worse.to send a message of solidarity with the victim's relatives and loved ones.

 

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