At least one person has died after being swept away by floods in a popular British holiday destination after the extreme weather forced people to scramble to safety to evade the raging river One person has been confirmed dead after floods swept through Italy (Image: x)

A tragic incident has occurred in a beloved British holiday hotspot, with at least one person losing their life after being swept away by floodwaters . ‌

Matteo Ciurca, 40, was reportedly on his way to feed local dogs in Leonforte , located on the island of Sicily, when he was tragically caught up and carried to his death by the Crisa River on Wednesday. The town's mayor, Piero Livolsi, attributed his untimely demise to a "water bomb" that tore through the region. ‌

The lethal floods also compelled indivi

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