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Spain flash flood kills two British tourists
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The aftermath of a deadly flash flood in Spain that has left two British tourists dead.
The elderly British couple were swept to their deaths outside a market-place café on the Costa Blanc after torrential rain caused a river to burst its banks.
Witnesses said they were carried away by a large wave with their bodies ending up amongst the debris.
SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE EYEWITNESS SAYING:
"He couldn't breathe, he was drowning. All the people from the market came down to help him and they managed to get him out. But by the time he was out he was already dead."
The floodwaters also deluged traders who every week have market stands in the area.
Another two people were taken to hospital, according to Spanish media.
Sunita Rappai, Reuters
The elderly British couple were swept to their deaths outside a market-place café on the Costa Blanc after torrential rain caused a river to burst its banks.
Witnesses said they were carried away by a large wave with their bodies ending up amongst the debris.
SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE EYEWITNESS SAYING:
"He couldn't breathe, he was drowning. All the people from the market came down to help him and they managed to get him out. But by the time he was out he was already dead."
The floodwaters also deluged traders who every week have market stands in the area.
Another two people were taken to hospital, according to Spanish media.
Sunita Rappai, Reuters
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