Two Britons among ten dead as torrential rainstorms hit Majorca

At least ten people, including two Britons, were killed after torrential rain caused flash flooding on the Spanish island of Majorca. Another 12 people have been reported missing in the wake of the downpours, which hit the town of Sant Llorenc in the popular holiday destination.

Two British nationals are among the victims of a devastating flood that has hit the popular tourist island of Majorca.

At least ten people are believed to have died when torrential rainstorms deluged the town of Sant Llorenc, about 40 miles east of the capital Palma, on Tuesday evening.

The Foreign Office said it was supporting the families of two British people killed in the floods.

Two others killed in the area were locals.

An elderly woman’s body was found in the basement of her house. Two further victims died in the town of S’illot.

The two British victims, believed to be a couple, were reportedly in a taxi when they were caught in a flash flood.

The Foreign Office is trying to help Britons stranded in the area.