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Thursday, 17 July, 2003, 12:57 GMT 13:57 UK
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In pictures: France's surprise storm
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Winds of more than 94mph tore through trucks and freight buildings near Bordeaux airport to begin with
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"Trees came down one after and everything was flying," one local resident said
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The storms ravaged campsites and holiday villages, killing four people and leaving nine others seriously injured
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Two Dutch tourists were killed when falling trees crushed tents, caravans and cars at a campsite in Biscarosse
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Winds and hailstorms knocked out power supplies and shut off roads in the area
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Tearful holidaymakers were picking through the debris before leaving for home
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Campers sheltered in a sports hall at Biscarosse after being evacuated from the La Rive campground
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Many of the shaken campers said on Wednesday they would be spending the rest of their holidays elsewhere
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