UK and Ireland begin recovery efforts after Storm Éowyn causes widespread damage

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Emergency crews in the UK and Ireland began clean-up efforts after Storm Éowyn caused significant damage. The storm resulted in one death and left over a million people without power. Winds reached a record 114 mph, damaging infrastructure, including telephone poles and a wind turbine. Hundreds of trees blocked roads and railways, complicating recovery efforts. In County Donegal, a 20-year-old man died when a tree fell on his car. Authorities are working to restore electricity and secure water supplies across affected areas.


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