At least five people have been killed, including a Russian man and his son and a woman from Romania, as violent hail storms battered tourist areas in Greece on July 10, 2019. At least 20 people have been injured and authorities believe the casualty totals will likely rise amid the fallen trees and electricity towers. Power was knocked out and roads were blocked in many areas. The region near the northern city of Thessaloniki has several seaside resorts and is popular with tourists in the summer.
PACKAGE: Violent Storms In Greece
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GREECE -- A picture taken on July 11, 2019 shows broken trees fallen on cars after a storm in Nea Plagia, in Chalkidiki, Northern Greece. - Tornadoes and violent hailstorms killed six tourists in northern Greece late on July 10, 2019,
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GREECE - Men stand on a damaged terrace following heavy storms at the village of Nea Plagia, Greece, July 11, 2019
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GREECE -- A man walks between broken trees after a storm in Nea Plagia, in Chalkidiki, Northern Greece, on July 11, 2019. - Tornadoes and violent hailstorms killed six tourists in northern Greece late on July 10, 2019,
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GREECE WEATHER STORMS -- Destroyed chairs and umbrellas are seen after heavy storms hit Nea Plagia, Chalkidiki, northern Greece, 11 July 2019.