Soccer-Fiorentina captain Biraghi helps in flood recovery

Aerial view of flooded streets in the aftermath of Storm Ciaran, in Campi Bisenzio, in Tuscany region, Italy, November 3, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

(Reuters) - Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was seen shovelling mud in the streets of Campi Bisenzio on Monday as he joined the recovery effort following the devastating flooding in the area.

Seven people were confirmed dead after rivers burst their banks following torrential rain in the central Italian region of Tuscany, and a huge clean-up operation is underway in the worst affected areas, including Campi Bisenzio, close to Florence.