Flooding and a landslide in Spain claimed the lives of two people

At least two women were killed, and two minors sustained minor injuries as a result of a flash flood and landslide in the province of León in northern Spain.

The disaster occurred in the Mansanedo de Valduesa and Buzas areas. The floodwaters inundated a wine cellar where six people were present. Two adult women died, and two children were hospitalized with injuries.

The flood also damaged roads; one of them, leading to Peñalba de Santiago, remains closed. Rescue workers, police, and emergency services are on the scene.

Source: EFE.

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