A woman survived by hanging on to an electric power pole in Crete on Wednesday as rushing water swept away her car following torrential rains.
The dramatic video was captured near the town of Kartero, in the region of Heraklion, as severe storms hit the northern part of the island.
Καρτερός σημερα το πρωι….
Posted by Ιπποκρατης Ταμπακακης on Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The woman was eventually rescued by the fire service without sustaining any injuries.
Ο δρόμος του Καρτερου
Posted by Ιπποκρατης Ταμπακακης on Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The exceptionally severe storms on Wednesday caused widespread flooding around the city of Heraklion. They came after a bout of destructive hailstorms drubbed the area on Tuesday.
