Floods hit France and Italy; at least 2 dead, over 20 still missing
A number of villages north of Nice in France suffered serious damage from floods and landslides, with roads, bridges and homes destroyed
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At least two people have died and up to 20 are still missing after a powerful storm hit south-eastern France and north-western Italy. Named Alex, the storm brought fierce winds and torrential rain.
A number of villages north of Nice in France suffered serious damage from floods and landslides, with roads, bridges and homes destroyed. In north-western Italy, flooding was described as "historic". A section of a bridge over the Sesia river collapsed.
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