Seven people died yesterday on a series of beaches in the south of France which are hugely popular with British tourists.

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Seven people died yesterday on a series of beaches in the south of France which are hugely popular with British tourists.

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Seven people drown in seas off France's Mediterranean coast after 80mph winds and unpredictable currents cause treacherous conditions

Another three in 'serious condition' after escaping from the sea
Four victims died on the beaches, while three others died in hospital

By Peter Allen
PUBLISHED: 18:22 EST, 28 July 2013 | UPDATED: 18:29 EST, 28 July 2013

High winds which reached speeds of up to 80mph and unpredictable currents were blamed for the so-called ‘Black Sunday’ in the Herault department, which is on the Mediterranean coast.
At least three other people were tonight in a ‘serious condition’ after escaping from the sea.

Tragedy: Seven people drowned at a number of resorts across the Mediterranean coast of France yesterday, including at Carnon (file picture)

Popular: Another victim died at the Palavas Les Flots beach, a resort that is often chosen by British tourists

Like the deceased, they had been enjoying high summer temperatures on the beaches of Palavas-les-Flots, Carnon, La Grande-Motte, Valras and Vendres.
‘Conditions were hugely treacherous, yet many people did not seem aware of this,’ said a spokesman for the local lifeguards.
‘Swimmers who ventured out too far found themselves swept further out by high winds and big waves.’

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