Three people have been killed during high winds as Storm Eunice batters parts of the UK.
A woman has died after a tree fell onto a car in London, and a man was pronounced dead in Merseyside after debris hit the windscreen of a vehicle.
A man in his 20s was also killed by a falling tree in Alton, Hampshire, on Friday morning, just before midday.
Strong winds have caused disruption and damage across the country, and now Storm Eunice has led to tragedy.
Merseyside Police said that a man in his 50s, a passenger in the car, died after debris had struck the windscreen in Netherton, just after 2pm.
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Sergeant Amy Murray said: “This is a very tragic incident and our sympathies go out to the family and friends of the passenger and anyone else who has been affected."
In Hampshire, the man in his 20s died after a tree fell onto a pick-up truck he was a passenger in. The driver has serious injuries.
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle collision in Alton.
"Police were called at 11.49am to a collision involving a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter pick-up and a tree in Old Odiham Road.
"Officers attended the incident with colleagues from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service.
"Two men, aged in their 20s, were in the vehicle.
"Sadly the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver has been taken to Southampton General Hospital with serious injuries.
"The next of kin for both men have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
"Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident. Anyone who witnessed it or who has dash-cam footage should call 101."
In London, police said that a woman in her 30s, also a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead after a tree fell on the vehicle.
The driver, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital. His condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
"Police were called shortly after 4pm on Friday, February 18, to reports of a tree fallen on a car in Muswell Hill Road near the junction with South Close, N6," the Metropolitan police said.
"Officers attended along with colleagues from London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade.
"The passenger in the car – a woman aged in her 30s - was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers believe they know the woman’s identity and her family have been informed. They will be supported by specialist officers."
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the woman who tragically lost her life and the man who was seriously injured in Highgate this afternoon.
"I’d like to pay tribute to all those in the emergency services who have been working tirelessly to keep us safe and urge all Londoners to remain cautious and avoid taking risks as this storm passes."
