In Italy floods, mud tsunami swallowed victims alive

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 17, 2022 12:23 pm

OSTRA, Italy: Adriana Pianelli called out to her husband and son as they disappeared under a sea of mud in the underground carpark, during a deadly storm that devastated villages in central Italy.

'I saw them, I called Andrea! Giuseppe! But the water had risen so fast, and was so thick with mud, they had no chance,' she said, the arms of her pink jumper pulled down over clenched fists.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Panelo denies advocating Robredo exclusion from NSC

Over 40K candidates vie for national, local posts in 2025 midterm polls–Comelec

Palace won't mess with SSS rate hike

SEAG gold medalist stabbed to death

Govt concerned over China's 'monster ship'

LTO summons cat-dragging tricycle driver

DA official Savellano, husband of Dina Bonnevie, passes