Six tourists die in storms in Greece

The fire service said strong Winds and heavy rainfall in the Region. All the victims were tourists, reported the state radio (ERT), citing the civil protection and the police. Was mainly affected by the holiday guests popular Peninsula of Halkidiki.

A woman from Romania and her daughter were reported to be from the demolished roof of a tavern made. A falling tree killed a Russian, and whose two-year-old son.

objects flew around – 60-injured

A man from the Czech Republic died in his mobile home, which was covered by gusts of wind and several times overturned. His wife succumbed to her injuries in a health center, such as ERT reported with reference to the civil protection.

"We have six people who have died. More than 60 people were injured by chairs, bricks, rubbish bins and other items flying through the area," said the head of the health centre of the small town of Moudania, Athanassios Kaltsas, in the television.

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"I've experienced such strong winds before," said the head of the civil protection, Charalambos Stergiadis, the same channel. The fire brigade had to be more than 500 Times, to help people in Need. The government declared a state of emergency for the Region. A detailed balance sheet will be able to draw the authorities until daybreak.

The Greek news portal of Proto thema reported injured in addition of dozens. The severe weather followed a heat wave with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius.

In the Region of Halkidiki, spend currently, tens of thousands, mostly from Eastern European countries at the end of tourists your vacation. (sda)

Created: 11.07.2019, 01:38 PM