Flood survivors toss mud at Spanish King

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Valencia, Updated At : 10:31 AM Nov 04, 2024 IST

Mud on his face, Spain’s King Felipe speaks to people. Reuters

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A crowd of angry survivors of Spain’s floods tossed mud and shouted insults at Spain’s King Felipe VI and government officials when they made their first visit to one of the hardest hit towns on Sunday.

Government officials accompanied the monarch who tried to talk to locals while others shouted at him in Paiporta, an outskirt of Valencia city that has been devastated.

Police had to step in with some officers on horseback to keep back the crowd of several dozens. “Get out! Get out!” and “Killers!” the crowd shouted among other insults. Bodyguards opened umbrellas to protect the royals and officials as protesters launched mud their way. After being forced to seek protection, the king remained calm.

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