Violent storm leaves seven dead

Gale-force winds, heavy rain and hailstorms lashed Halkidiki, near the city of Thessaloniki, late on Wednesday, officials say.

A state of emergency was declared and more than 100 rescue workers deployed.

Footage of the storm was filmed as some people took shelter in a bar.

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