An angry crowd confronted King Felipe VI and yelled abuse at him as he visited the town of Paiporta in Valencia. Flash flooding in the eastern region this week claimed more than 200 lives and left a trail of destruction.CatastropheSpain
An angry crowd confronted King Felipe VI and yelled abuse at him as he visited the town of Paiporta in Valencia. Flash flooding in the eastern region this week claimed more than 200 lives and left a trail of destruction.
Spain’s King Felipe VI and government officials faced a hostile reception during their visit to the hard-hit area of Valencia, where devastating floods have claimed the lives of more than 200 people.
In Paiporta, one of the worst-affected towns near Valencia, crowds shouted abuse at the king and pelted his entourage with mud and objects.
Police had to step in with officers on horseback to keep back the crowd, who shouted “Get out! Get out!” and “Killers!” among other insults. Bodyguards opened umbrellas to protect the royals from mud and other objects thrown by protesters.
After seeking shelter, Felipe continued to attempt to interact with people in the crowd.
