At least two killed as strongest summer storm since 2017 fells trees and disrupts travel
The Netherlands and northern Germany have been battered by a rare and powerful summer storm this week.
Storm Poly struck the south and east of England on Tuesday before intensifying over the North Sea overnight. It slammed into the Netherlands on Wednesday morning, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain.
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