Eyewitness footage shows burst dam as deadly floods devastate Libyan city

Shocking footage shows the extent of damage to dam that burst, destroying one quarter of the Libyan city of Derba.

Torrential rain and stormy weather caused the Wadi Derba dam to buckle, releasing a torrent of water towards the city in Libya's northeast.

At least 5,000 people have died so far with another 5,000 still missing following the disaster.

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