Teenager dies after tree falls on car during Storm Eowyn in East Ayrshire

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A 19-year-old man died after a tree fell on his car during Storm Eowyn in East Ayrshire. The incident occurred around 6:45 a.m. on Friday while he was driving on the B743 near Mauchline. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but died the following day. An amber weather warning was in effect, with a red warning issued later for severe winds and falling debris. Storm Eowyn brought gusts of up to 100 mph, causing widespread damage, including power outages for over 100,000 homes.


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