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Video. At least 5 dead as strong storm sweeps Balkans region after heat blast

A powerful storm hit the Balkans with strong winds and heavy rain Wednesday, killing at least five people in Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia and injuring dozens, police and local media outlets said.

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