Severe storms flood Italy: Firefighter's death drama

The weather situation in Europe is explosive. In Italy, drivers have got into trouble. An attempt to rescue them ended tragically.

Munich – Many parts of Europe are currently dominated by the consequences of severe storms. Italy was also not spared from heavy rain and flooding.

A firefighter lost his life on Tuesday (September 17) during a rescue operation in the Apulia region. According to authorities, the 59-year-old's SUV was swept away by masses of water, causing the man to drown. The tragic incident occurred near the municipality of San Severo.

Storm in Italy: Firefighter dies during rescue operation

He and his colleagues were on their way back from another mission in the region. They came across the occupants of a broken-down vehicle who were surprised by the masses of water. This is also reported by the Italian newspaper The Mezzogiorno NewspaperIn Austria, a driver was also trapped in the water masses. However, the 84-year-old was very lucky.

Emergency services discover firefighter's body hundreds of meters from the scene of the accident

The firefighter's body was found about 700 meters from the scene of the accident in a canal along a state road between the municipalities of San Severo and Apricena. The man, who authorities said had celebrated his 60th birthday in a month, was about to retire.