Storm topples tree through kitchen window

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Last night's storm sent a willow tree crashing through the kitchen window of one woman's home in Ixworth, Suffolk.

Nicola Barwick said she had only just moved into the house as a temporary measure after her home was twice flooded.

The top of a willow tree snapped off during the storm Credit: Nicola Barwick

The tree smashed a kitchen window Credit: Nicola Barwick

Part of the tree is embedded in the wall of the building Credit: Nicola Barwick

Last updated Sat 2 Nov 2013

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