Rescue teams free ten people trapped in Malaga tunnel as storm floods city
Ten individuals were rescued from ankle-deep water in the old N-340 tunnel near Peñón del Cuervo beach after Storm Adam flooded the area.
Storm Adam battered Malaga’s eastern coast, causing widespread flooding, power outages and landslides. Just before midnight, rising water in the old N-340 tunnel near Peñón del Cuervo beach trapped ten people, prompting a rapid response by the fire brigade that freed them without serious injury. The Andalusian emergency agency recorded 89 incidents overnight, with the El Palo district receiving over 50 reports of flooded properties and roads.
Authorities declared red and amber alerts for the Axarquía and Ronda areas, closed the MA-3101 road due to landslides, and urged residents to avoid non-essential travel. Municipal cleaners and water technicians continued cleanup and repairs throughout the day.
Why it matters
The event shows how flash flooding can quickly endanger residents and stretch emergency resources in coastal cities.
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