Gale Kills Six in UK

World | October 27, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Three adults and three children have been killed and several others seriously injured as gales sweep across England and Wales. Winds of up to 90mph are expected to continue wreaking havoc on roads and railways across much of southern and central Britain throughout the rest of Sunday. All of the victims died as a result of falling trees and emergency services are warning people not to venture out unless absolutely necessary. The Environment Agency has also issued a flood warning for the River Dove in Derbyshire from Ashbourne to Rocester. People living and travelling near the River Dove in this area are warned that the river is expected to start flooding farmland and some main roads.

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