Rhodes flash floods kill one as Brits' holiday island hit
Rhodes flash floods kill one as holiday island hit

Flash floods have swept through Rhodes, one of Greece's most popular holiday islands, killing one person and turning roads into rivers.

Victim found after vehicle swept into sea

A 62-year-old was found dead after the floods sent his vehicle into the sea, according to reports from the island.

The deluge hit amid the peak holiday season, when the island is heavily populated with British tourists.

Island roads turned into rivers

Footage and images from the scene showed torrents of water rushing through streets, submerging vehicles and disrupting travel.

The full extent of the damage and any further casualties has not yet been confirmed.