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At least two dead and two injured in flood near Ponferrada (León)

A flood in Manzaneda de Valdueza, triggered by a storm, has resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Reports indicate that at least two women have lost their lives and two minors were injured in a flood that occurred in Manzaneda de Valdueza, near Ponferrada, León.

The tragedy happened after a severe storm caused the Meruelo River to overflow, flooding a cellar where several people were present.

According to various sources, both deaths have been confirmed and two people sustained minor injuries in the incident.

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