Motorist killed by falling tree as Storm Henk batters UK with 90mph winds
by Danny Halpin
Jan 03, 2024
3 minutes
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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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