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Germany: deadly floods in the south of the country
Germany: deadly floods in the south of the country
(France 2)
The region of Bavaria, in Germany, has been facing torrential rains since Friday, May 31, which have forced nearly 2,000 residents to evacuate. The lifeless body of a firefighter has been found.
Historic floods. In a small town in Bavaria, Germany, a helicopter evacuates victims, surprised by the sudden rise in water. The river has burst its banks, the initial damage is considerable. A 43-year-old woman is missing, she was in her cellar.
Another place, in Pfaffenhofen, in the southwest of the country, a firefighter lost his life during the night. He helped residents in difficulty. Dozens of municipalities in the south of the country find themselves with their feet in the water. In this rural region, activity is completely disorganized, the next few hours will be decisive. In the neighboring region, the worst was avoided. The fast ICE train derailed and fortunately did not end up on its side. The cause was a landslide and tree branches. 185 passengers were on board and no one was injured.
