Several people missing and one dead in Spain due to severe weather

A bridge collapsed in Valencia, a train derailed in Malaga, several people are still missing as a result of the storm, which brought heavy downpours, hail and strong winds, and caused flooding on Tuesday.

On Tuesday night, one death was reported: in Valencia, a man went down to the garage to check on his car and got stuck in the elevator.

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has announced the highest level of water warning in the Autonomous Community of Valencia, where the Picanha River is flooded. a fallen bridge.

The government agency issued a nationwide special warning urging citizens to be careful: “This Tuesday worst day this sessionbut heavy showers will continue in the coming days,” the report said.

Several people are still missing

While the Valencia rescue service registered more than 500 events in one day Civil Guard looking for several missing persons in different areas.

In the Valencian city of Alcudia, authorities are trying to find a missing truck driver, while the rescue fire brigade in Albacete is trying to find six people missing after heavy rain in Letour.

In some areas of Valencia, rescuers had to buildings and shops evacuated due to flooding caused by waterwhich left traces of destruction in several towns.

High-speed train services between Madrid and Valencia have been suspended.

Because of Storm Dana, railroad companies had to put a stop to it Tuesday high speed traffic between Madrid and Valenciaas well as Valencia and Barcelona. In addition, several roads were closed, including the A-7 in Picassent towards Alicante and the A-92N in Baza (Granada).

Earlier on Tuesday A train derailed in Malaga. As a result of the incident, no one was injured, and the passengers were transferred to another transport sent from Malaga, reports Adif.

Hailstones the size of golf balls have destroyed hundreds of agricultural buildings in the Almeria region. In the Valencia region, orange and olive trees may be affected.