Dam Burst Destroys Village (1959)

Titles read: “DAM BURST DESTROYS VILLAGE“. Ridadelago, Spain. Various shots of the ruined village of Ridadelago in the Zamora region of Northern Spain after the Vega de Tara dam burst at 4 o’clock in the morning. The village was engulfed by water when the dam on Lake Sanabria burst. We see a wrecked church, debris strewn about inside the church. General view from the lake to the village before the disaster. Flood waters run from the mountains towards the village. Uprooted tree. Overturned coach. Rescue workers dig amongst the debris looking for bodies. Wrecked homes. Toy, cup and saucers lying amongst debris. Rescue workers carrying body on stretcher. Smashed bicycle. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, w