Severe storms hit the UK
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- ITN
Severe storms hit the UK
Gale-force winds and heavy rain have brought flooding and damage to Britain as forecasters predict the worst storm of the year so far. Forecasters say that winds in excess of 80mph, thats strong enough to cause damage including bringing down trees and branches, are expected to intensify this weekend as the storm sweeps across the UK. MeteoGroup said that Wales, southern and eastern England are likely to bear the brunt of the storm, but winds could reach a "rare" 70mph inland in London and the Home Counties. The forecasts comes after five people, including a pregnant woman and two small children, had to flee their car when it was enveloped by floodwater in Dorset. A Dorset Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the water was up to the car bonnet by the time crews arrived but all five had got out and were safe. In a seperate incident two people in a car were also pulled out of floodwater at Broadwindsor in Dorset and were unhurt, whilst in Bournemouth, the roof of a covered car parking area of student accommodation was blown off in high winds but no-one was injured.
ITN | November 14, 2009
