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Teen dies in UK after his car was struck by falling tree during Storm Éowyn

Teen Dies In Uk After His Car Was Struck By Falling Tree During Storm Éowyn
The 19-year-old man died after his car was struck by a falling tree in East Ayrshire in the UK. Photo: PA
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By Nick Forbes, PA Scotland

A 19-year-old man has died after his car was struck by a falling tree in East Ayrshire in the UK during Storm Éowyn.

The incident happened on the B743 in Mauchline at about 6:45am on Friday, when the area was covered by an amber weather warning for high winds.

The teenager, who had been driving a blue Ford Focus, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment.

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Police confirmed that he died on Saturday, January 25th.

Sergeant Chris McColm of the Road Policing Unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died.”

On Friday, the Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for much of southern Scotland, warning of a danger to life from flying debris.

Wind speeds of up to 100m/ph (161 km/h) caused widespread damage and travel disruption, and left thousands of homes without power.

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