LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Storm Eunice swept across Britain on Friday, bringing hurricane-force winds that caused widespread damage, power cuts and travel disruption, and killing at least three people, officials said..
The storm, one of the worst to hit Britain in decades, brought gusts of up to 122 miles per hour (196 km per hour) and caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure..
One person was killed by a falling tree in Hampshire, southern England, while another died in London after his car was crushed by a tree, police said. A third person was killed in Ireland..
Several injuries were also reported, including a woman who was seriously injured when a tree fell on her car in Surrey, southeastern England..
The storm caused widespread power outages, with more than 1.4 million homes and businesses without power at one point. Power companies said they were working to restore power as quickly as possible, but some areas could be without power for several days..
Transport was also badly affected, with train and bus services cancelled or delayed. Flights were also disrupted, with many flights cancelled or diverted..
The storm also caused damage to buildings, with roofs blown off and windows smashed. Several buildings were evacuated, including a hospital in London..
The Met Office, Britain’s national weather service, issued a red weather warning for much of southern and southeastern England, meaning there was a danger to life. The warning has now been downgraded to amber, meaning there is still a risk of severe weather..
The storm is expected to move away from Britain on Saturday, but strong winds are still expected. The Met Office has warned of further disruption to transport and power supplies..
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government was doing everything it could to help those affected by the storm..
