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Woman caught rescuing pet dog in terrifying Valencia floods as dozens killed in Spain storms

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Dozens of people have been killed in Spain after horrific storms swept through the country on Tuesday. At least 51 people have been confirmed to have died after flash flooding stuck Valencia, which left cars swept away and people trapped in their homes by the rising water.

Photos today have shown scenes of devastation in the region, along the east coast of the country, with a baby reportedly among those feared dead.

Floods of mud-coloured water tumbled vehicles down streets at frightening speeds. Pieces of wood swirled with household articles.

Police and rescue services used helicopters to lift people from their homes and cars. One video from the scene showed a woman being rescued from severe flooding at her home, gripping her pet dog tightly as teams worked to winch her to a helicopter.

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