Seawater from crashing waves cover a road at the port of Argostoli (AP)Two people have died and another has been reported missing in the central Greek region of Thessaly after a storm pounded parts of the country overnight. Authorities identified the two victims as an elderly woman found dead in her flooded home and a 63-year-old shepherd who was swept away by rising waters. They said a woman who ignored warnings from firefighters and police not to drive into an area where a bridge spans a river is now missing. The service reported rescuing more than 600 people. Greece’s train operator, Trainose, said service linking southern and northern Greece was suspended.

Source: Irish Independent September 19, 2020 09:56 UTC