Storm in Hungary
2006.08.21. 22:07
Three die during freak storm in Hungary
1.5 million were watching fireworks when rain, wind hit
Updated: 11:05 a.m. ET Aug. 21, 2006
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Three people died and two were missing after being caught in a fierce storm while watching a fireworks display, authorities said Monday. Hundreds of others were injured, reports said.
Heavy rains and winds up to 75 miles per hour hit the capital as an estimated 1.5 million people watched a fireworks display and air show along the Danube River on Sunday, officials said.
Nearly 300 others were injured, including 40 in life-threatening condition, the MTI news agency said.
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