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In pictures: Storm Henk wreaks flood chaos across the UK

Storm Henk causes flood chaos in southern England.

Area hit by heavy rain and flash floods, leading to evacuations and significant disruption. [ more ]

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UK weather: woman dies after car hits fallen tree during Storm Henk

An 87-year-old driver died after colliding with a fallen tree that had been reported to police 90 minutes before the accident.

Thames Valley police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to determine if further action is required. [ more ]

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London building partially collapses and damages vehicles during Storm Henk

A London building partially collapsed during Storm Henk, damaging vehicles but causing no injuries.

London Fire Brigade attended over 200 incidents related to the storm, including fallen trees and flooding. [ more ]

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Incredible moment hero saves girl, 3, from sinking car in Storm Henk floods

Bystander rescues child and driver from sinking car in floodwater

Rescuer insists he is not a hero [ more ]

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Storm Henk mapped: UK set to be battered by 80mph winds and heavy rain

Storm Henk is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK, with a danger to life in some areas.

The Met Office has issued amber wind warnings for parts of the south, and yellow wind warnings for other areas. There is also a yellow rain warning for flooding. [ more ]

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Woman, 87, dies after car crashes into fallen tree during Storm Henk

An elderly woman died after colliding with a fallen tree during Storm Henk.

Thames Valley Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as the fallen tree had been reported earlier. [ more ]

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Photos show chaos as Storm Henk wreaks havoc in south London

Storm Henk caused chaos in south London with fallen trees and scaffolding due to strong winds.

An amber weather warning for strong wind was issued, causing disruption to trains and road closures. [ more ]

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Family 'terrified' after London Eye capsule lid 'blew open' in Storm Henk

A family experienced fear and terror when the pod they were in on the London Eye blew open due to strong winds caused by Storm Henk.

The operator of the London Eye confirmed that the attraction was closed following a technical issue, but no injuries were reported. [ more ]

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Wind rips London Eye pod hatch open while 400ft in air with family inside

Strong winds ripped open the hatch on a London Eye pod, leaving a family exposed to the elements 400ft in the air.

The family experienced anxiety and questioned the integrity of the pod as it struggled with the wind and stopped at the top. [ more ]

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London Eye closes as Storm Henk blows hatch off of pod'

The London Eye temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions from Storm Henk.

A hatch from one of the pods flew off during the storm, prompting the closure. [ more ]

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London commuters facing morning travel chaos after Storm Henk hits rail services

London commuters face travel chaos due to disruptions in train services caused by Storm Henk.

A woman in Orpington was injured by a falling tree during the storm. [ more ]

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Video shows scaffolding collapse across Greenwich road in Storm Henk gusts

Photos and video footage show a collapse of scaffolding in Greenwich due to strong winds from Storm Henk.

Amber and yellow weather warnings for wind were issued across south London, including Greenwich, due to the storm. [ more ]

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by tree during Storm Henk in Orpington

A woman in Orpington was hit by a tree during Storm Henk and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

An amber weather warning for strong winds was issued across south London, with some areas experiencing gusts up to 70 miles per hour. [ more ]

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Eton College pupils forced to stay away at start of term as flooding blocks sewers

Eton College has been forced to keep pupils away at the start of term due to sewage system overload.

Nearly 100 flood warnings remain in place in England following Storm Henk deluge. [ more ]

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Driver killed by tree falling on his car in 80mph Storm Henk winds

A motorist has died after a tree fell on his car during Storm Henk in Gloucestershire.

High winds and heavy rain from Storm Henk caused power cuts, transport troubles, and property damage across the UK. [ more ]

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Car drives through floodwater as Storm Henk brings heavy rain to UK

Storm Henk brings heavy rain and strong winds to southern England and Wales.

Coastal areas could experience gusts of 70-80mph and inland areas could see winds of 50-60mph as the storm moves across the country. [ more ]

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Woman taken to hospital after tree falls on car during Storm Henk in Eltham

A woman was taken to the hospital after a tree fell on a car during Storm Henk in Eltham.

The incident happened in Court Road at around 3.20pm on January 2. [ more ]

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Derelict building partly collapses amidst Storm Henk

A vacant building in East Ham partly collapsed and damaged cars during Storm Henk.

No injuries were reported and the incident has been resolved by the London Fire Brigade. [ more ]

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Woman hurt by falling tree in Orpington after 94mph winds hit UK

NewsSportBusinessLifestyleCultureGoing OutHomes & PropertyComment Storm Henk batters parts of the UK with high wind and heavy rain Josh Salisbury|Pa Reporter1 minute ago A woman was injured by a falling tree in south London as gusts of up 94mph hit large parts of the UK on Tuesday.

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Medical update after woman hit by tree and taken to hospital in Orpington

Woman hit by tree during Storm Henk in Orpington

Amber weather warning for strong winds in south London [ more ]

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UK weather: Storm Henk sees more than 300 flood warnings in England

Over 300 flood warnings in England after Storm Henk

Train services experiencing severe disruptions due to the storm [ more ]

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'A mess' - Rail chaos as Storm Henk makes landfall bringing 50mph winds

Rail passengers facing severe delays due to Storm Henk

Overground services disrupted in east London [ more ]

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Storm Henk causes chaos on south London rail with tree hitting train

Passengers are being advised not to travel unless necessary (Image: Govia Thameslink / PA) Thameslink and Southern services in south London are being disrupted as Storm Henk continues to batter the UK.

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