Storm Pia: 2 killed as strong winds sweep northwest Europe
Storm Pia disrupted travel across the UK as the busy Christmas holiday period approached.
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Storm Pia brought strong, blustery winds across northwest Europe overnight and into Friday, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the North Sea coast. (AFP)
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In Belgium, a woman suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a falling Christmas tree, while in the Netherlands, another person was killed by a falling tree. (REUTERS)
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The national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, reported cancellations on routes from Hamburg and Hannover to Frankfurt and Munich. Additionally, long-distance services from Hamburg to Kiel and Flensburg in the north were not operational, among other disruptions.(AP)
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On Thursday, high winds led to grounded flights in parts of the U.K., suspended train services, and halted Scottish ferries. (REUTERS)
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