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Motorist killed by falling tree as Storm Henk batters UK with 90mph winds

Source: PA Wire

A motorist has been killed by a falling tree as 90mph winds battered the Isle of Wight and heavy rains brought flooding and disruption across southern England and Wales.

Gloucestershire Constabulary said a man in his 50s died while driving near Kemble, and more than 300 flood warnings remained in place on Wednesday morning, with severe flooding at holiday parks near Tenby, south-west Wales, and Northampton.

National Highways said several major roads in England were closed due to flooding with rail companies also reporting disruption.

A falling tree injured a woman in, south-east , and others damaged properties and blocked roads across the country.

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