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Flights diverted as high winds batter London in Storm Katie

Flights arriving at Gatwick Airport had to be diverted due to high winds as Storm Katie ensured the Easter weekend continued to be wet and windy.

Bricks were left strewn across the road after the roof of the Duchess pub in Battersea was ripped off by Storm Katie.

London Fire Brigade have said that firefighters have battled through 110 incidents amid Storm Katie.

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Crane bent over double in high winds in Greenwich

A crane has been bent over double in the high winds amid Storm Katie in Greenwich, east London.

Crane bent over double in high winds in Greenwich. Credit: Twitter/@rolfey180

The crane was seen apparently collapsed in Greenwich, east London.

The road has been closed and motorists and pedestrians have been advised to avoid the area.

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