Italy’s Lake Como Area Hit by Floods and Mudslides
Towns around Italy’s Lake Como were hit by floods, Tuesday, July 28, overturning cars and destroying roads.
Italian firefighters carried out more than 60 people who were rescued from the flood-hit areas.
No deaths or injuries were reported. (AP)
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