Sixty people die and thousands are made homeless in the worst ever floods in Hamburg: At least 60 people have died and thousands make homeless in Hamburg this week end when the city was hit by the worst storm for more than a century. Thousands fled in panic as the flood waters, driven by hurricane force winds, swept through the streets.
Photo shows British troops who are helping in the rescue work are seen as they go to the assistance of people trapped in a block of flats Hamburg.
Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.
Photo is dated 2-18-1962.
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