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A resident holds a giant hailstone after violent storms swept through France.

Video. Giant hailstones hit homes and cars in violent storms in France

Updated: 17/07/2026 - 8:23 GMT+2

Violent storms brought giant hailstones, heavy rain and powerful winds to several parts of France. Videos show large hail battering homes and cars. The storms turned deadly, with two people killed in weather-related incidents as much of the country remained under weather alerts.

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