Two men killed by falling trees during Storm Éowyn
Man, 19, died after car struck in Scotland and 20-year-old man killed in Ireland, as Met Office issues further warnings
Two people were killed by falling trees during the record-breaking gusts of Storm Éowyn, which also damaged property and led to widespread power cuts across the UK and Ireland.
The deaths were confirmed as the Met Office issued more wind and rain weather warnings, which are in place until Tuesday.
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