Vehicle Swept Away In Floods: Heavy rain in Corsica kills 2; firefighter injured in rescue

Two people died after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall on the French island of Corsica, interior minister Laurent Nunez said on Friday.

According to news agency Reuters, a 40-year-old woman was rescued following the incident, Nunez said. One of the firefighters involved in the rescue operation was also taken to hospital and is being treated for hypothermia.

The incident comes as heavy rain and flooding continue to affect Corsica and parts of southern France. French weather agency meteo-France has issued warnings over the adverse weather conditions, cautioning residents about the risk of flooding.

Authorities have recorded rainfall of up to 350 mm (13.8 inches) in some areas since the storm began on Wednesday afternoon. The heavy downpours have triggered flooding concerns across the region, prompting warnings from weather officials and emergency services.