Mystery over flood disaster leader's missing hour in Spanish car park
Summary
Carlos Mazón, the former president of Spain's Valencia region, is under scrutiny for his actions during a deadly flood in 2024. He was criticized for being unreachable while having lunch during the crisis, which resulted in a delay in emergency alerts. Reports and testimonies have raised questions about his movements after the meal, as 229 people died from the floods.Key Facts
- Carlos Mazón was the regional leader of Valencia, Spain, during a deadly flood on October 29, 2024.
- The flood resulted in 229 deaths in Valencia and an additional eight in nearby regions.
- Criticism arose because the government delayed sending an emergency alert until after 20:00, by which time many victims had already died.
- Mazón reportedly spent nearly four hours at lunch with journalist Maribel Vilaplana during the crisis.
- Controversy exists over Mazón's whereabouts in the hour following the lunch, with discrepancies in accounts of his location.
- Mazón has denied stopping anywhere or being driven by Vilaplana after their meal.
- A judge is investigating possible negligence by Mazón and the authorities in their handling of the flood emergency.
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