Photo Story – A strong storm in Cressier, Switzerland

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People react near a car buried under rubble after a strong storm in Cressier, Switzerland, 23 June 2021. On the evening of 22 June severe weather conditions caused the Ruhault to flood and caused significant damage in the village of Cressier and Frochaux. The Neuchatel police and the emergency services of the Canton of Neuchatel worked all night to stabilize the situation.

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