Friday, November 1, 2024 - A former Valencia player has tragically been killed in the recent floods in Spain.
The country has been rocked by the disaster, which has left
158 dead so far with many others missing.
Emergency teams are carrying out house-by-house searches in
the worst-hit Valencia region in eastern Spain with officials fearful the death
toll is likely to rise.
It comes after Buildings and bridges were swept away while
towns became submerged in a muddy deluge with overturned cars scattered in the
streets after more than a year's worth of rain fell just eight hours earlier
this week.
Among the casualties so far was footballer Jose
Castillejo, who was 28 and had played for a number of clubs in his home
country, including the La Liga giants.
'We regret the death of Jose Castillejo, a victim of the
Dana disasters,' Valencia said in a statement.
'He was part of the club's Academy until his youth stage and
has played for several teams in the Valencian Community. RIP.'
Eldense, meanwhile, who Castillejo played for between
January and August 2016, added: 'We deeply regret Jose Castillejo's passing at
28, a former blue-and-red player in the 2015/2016 season. We extend our
heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.'
Having played in the Valencia academy, Castillejo, who
was a midfielder, also featured for the likes of Paterna, CD Bunol, Recam
Colon, and Torre Levante.
On Wednesday, Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned
residents to stay at home as he raised the official crisis level, warning 'this
phenomenon has not finished'.
The Valencia region was hit hardest with 92 people killed
between late Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
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