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Solar eclipse 2015: Millions witness phenomenon across UK and Europe

Millions of people across the UK and Europe have witnessed the best solar eclipse in years.

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Person treated for injuries sustained during eclipse

A person was treated at A&E in Scunthorpe General Hospital earlier today after sustaining injuries during the eclipse.

The partial solar eclipse, earlier today. Credit: Reuters

A spokeswoman for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust said:

One person had to be treated in the accident and emergency department at Scunthorpe General Hospital earlier today due to injuries sustained during the partial eclipse of the sun.

– Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

They did not give any more details on the nature of the injuries, or their severity.

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