Two people killed by falling trees as Storm Malik hits northern parts of UK

Winds of more than 100mph reported in parts of Scotland, with widespread disruption to travel and power supplies

Two people have been killed by falling trees as Storm Malik battered northern parts of the UK on Saturday, cutting off power from thousands and causing widespread disruption.

A nine-year-old boy died in hospital after a tree fell on him and a man in Winnothdale, near Stoke. Emergency services were called at 1pm on Saturday, and they were taken to the Royal Stoke university hospital. The man is still receiving treatment.

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