Storms devastate northern Europe leaving 33 dead

STORMS killed at least 33 people across northern Europe over the weekend, destroying buildings, uprooting trees and disrupting travel by air, land and sea.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2002 - 00:00

Nick Tattersall

Ten people were killed in Germany as winds gusted up to 114mph overnight. One victim was crushed

under the rubble of his collapsed roof and a 56-year-old farmer died after he was struck by lightning.

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