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Storm Doris: Woman killed by falling debris

A woman has been killed in Wolverhampton city centre in a Storm Doris-related incident.

Flights have been cancelled and commuters faced travel chaos as Storm Doris hit the UK, with winds reaching speeds of more than 90mph.

A man was literally blown off his feet, the roof of a Lidl was blown off in Blackpool and Coronation Street had to stop filming.

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Woman dies in Storm Doris-related incident

Emergency services at the scene. Credit: SWNS

A woman has been killed in Wolverhampton city centre in a Storm Doris-related incident.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said a piece of debris fell onto Dudley Street outside Starbucks at 11.43am this morning.

Witness Rebecca Davis said the woman, who looked to be aged between 20 and 30, appeared to have been hit by a piece of roof from a nearby building the "size of a coffee table".

An ambulance spokesman said: “On arrival, crews found a woman who had suffered very serious head injuries.

“Sadly, it quickly became apparent that there was nothing that could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.”

Police in Wolverhampton said officers are currently still in attendance along with the ambulance and fire services.

Roads in the area are closed and motorists and pedestrians are being advised to avoid the city centre.

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