Ex-Valencia player, 28, among 158 killed in horrific floods in Spain as club pays tribute to rising star

A former Valencia FC player died tragically during the devastating floods that rocked Spain.

The Spanish football club paid tribute to 28-year-old Jose Castillejo, a midfielder who also played for teams such as Torre Levante, Paterna and Eldense.

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The statement reads: “We regret the death of José Castillejo, a victim of the Dana disaster.

“He was a member of the club’s academy until the youth stage and played for several teams in the Valencian Community. Rest in peace.”

Eldense also paid tragic tribute to the rising star, saying: “Due to the catastrophic DANA disaster, we are receiving terrible news.

“We deeply regret the death of 28-year-old Jose Castillejo, a former Blaugrana player during the 2015/2016 season. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

A young football star, Castillejo trained at the Valencia youth academy and then played for local Spanish clubs such as Torre Levante, Paterna, Eldense, Buñol, Recambios Colon, CD Roda and Villamarxante.

He also continued to play for CD Eldense in the 2015–2016 season.

It comes as horrific flash floods have turned Valencia into an apocalyptic wasteland following deadly floods in Spain.

Officials say 158 people have been killed so far Many fear casualties will continue to mount in the coming days as the army begins to deploy.

Photos taken Thursday afternoon show the aftermath of the worst natural disaster in the country’s history.

Hundreds of abandoned cars On the highway you can see trucks stuck in the muddy brown mud.

Civilians were forced to abandon their engines as heavy rains and flash floods engulfed much of the eastern part of the country. Spain on Tuesday.

Spain transport The minister was one of many officials trying to contain the crisis.

The regional president of Valencia called on the Spanish military to help rescue and ultimately restore those still trapped in their homes and in major flood zones.

In a message on X, Carlos Mazon said: “I have just asked for the involvement of the army and existing ground, sea and air forces to solve logistical problems and distribute aid to the population.”

There are already more than 1,000 Spanish rescue service soldiers in Valencia.

The video captured the moment a man in a bright yellow T-shirt broke down a glass door to save drowning children.

He had to wade through muddy water that rose to his waist before rescuing several terrified locals.

DEVASTATING FLOODS

Elsewhere Brave rescuers airlifted baby and elderly womann from the devastating Spanish floods.

The footage showed an elderly woman, who appeared unable to move, being airlifted in a metal cage.

It was clear that the roads below were covered with mud, and cars were littered with debris.

A separate video shows the heartbreaking moment a child was rescued and carried onto a plane in the arms of a rescuer in the country’s worst-hit region of Valencia.

Across the region, trees were uprooted by storms and cars piled on top of each other like dominoes.

Power lines were also downed as the force of the unexpected flow even destroyed bridges that stood in its path.

Terrifying video caught the moment the entire bridge in Paiport, Valencia, where at least 40 people died, was destroyed in a matter of seconds.

This is due to the fact that more precipitation is expected tomorrow and in the coming days.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared Valencia a disaster area, warning the public of an impending attack. weather.

He said: “The most important thing is that I know that the Spanish people are aware that this phenomenon is not over yet.

“Anyone who has been affected, please stay home.”

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