Hurricane impacts southwest France injuring 41
A cyclone struck southwestern France on Sunday, injuring 41 people and causing damage to hundreds of homes, particularly in the village of Pomarez, where some roofs were torn off. More than 120 emergency personnel were dispatched to assist the injured, including a pregnant woman who was trapped when her house collapsed on her. Transportation disruptions occurred, and electricity was cut off to 2,800 homes across 10 villages. The cyclone, with winds reaching speeds of up to 117 km/h, led to the cancellation of several events and the suspension of train and air travel in the area. French authorities also declared a heightened orange alert due to the storms.
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