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High Winds in Argentina Wreak Destruction, Killing Four

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• published: 05 Dec 2013
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At least four people are killed as high winds pound the capital and province of Buenos Aires, uprooting trees and overturning power lines, leaving thousands without power. Full Story: At least four people were killed on Monday in wind-related accidents in different parts of Argentina, which bore the brunt of extreme winds of more than 62 miles per hour. The storm left residents in the capital and province of Buenos Aires without power and water and brought down trees. About 50 people living in the city of Chivilcoy, located some 93 miles from Buenos Aires, had to be evacuated due to safety concerns. Authorities sent some 300 police officers to Chivilcoy, who reported 65 families had been affected. The winds tore rooftops, uprooted three-thousand trees, brought down some 200 lamp posts and injured dozens of people. Security Secretary Sergio Berni who toured Chivilcoy says there were no deaths in the city. In the municipality of Lomas Zamora, where the neighborhood of Banfield is located, the sports club "Los Andes" was badly damaged. Bricks in the club were scattered on the floor and a nearby parked vehicle was crushed by the roof of the club which was ripped off during the strong winds. In Buenos Aires City, several cars were crushed by fallen trees. In La Plata, the soccer stadium Estadio Unico was partially destroyed. Local media say two male laborers were killed in Banfield when the building they were working in collapsed due to the strong winds. Another two male victims were killed in Cordoba, as a consequence of intense rain and hailstones. For more news and videos visit ☛ http://ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http://twitter.com/NTDTelevision  Add us on Facebook ☛ http://on.fb.me/s5KV2C