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A 66-foot Christmas tree fell over during stormy weather in Oudenaarde, Belgium, killing a 63-year-old woman and injuring two others. The incident is under investigation to determine if the tree was properly secured and to assess the impact of the weather. Storm Pia, which caused disruptions in the UK and the Netherlands, also resulted in a death in the Netherlands when a woman was hit by a falling tree.
A multi-vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 94 in west Michigan due to snowy weather conditions, resulting in injuries and the closure of eastbound I-94 at the Mattawan exit. Michigan State Police and the Michigan Department of Transportation are on site working to clear the affected area, and drivers are advised to reduce their speeds and avoid the route. Road conditions are expected to remain hazardous into the evening.
An 89-year-old man was killed in Hanover, Massachusetts, when a large tree fell on his trailer during a powerful storm with heavy rain and high winds. Emergency responders were able to extricate the man, but he suffered severe head trauma and died at the hospital. The storm caused widespread damage and left hundreds of thousands without power in New England.
A dense layer of freezing fog caused a 30-car pileup on Interstate 86 near Pocatello, Idaho. The initial crash occurred as vehicles encountered the fog bank, leading to multiple chain-reaction crashes. Several people were injured and the freeway was closed for seven hours for cleanup. The crash remains under investigation.
Three people were injured at Disneyland when a lamppost fell due to high winds, with one person being seriously injured and two others treated at the scene. At the same time, a gust of wind flipped a taxiing plane at John Wayne Airport, but the pilot escaped unharmed. The National Weather Service had issued a High Wind Warning for the area, with gusts reaching up to 70 mph in wind-prone locations.
Three people were injured, one seriously, after a light pole on Main Street in Disneyland was knocked over by strong winds. Two of the injured were treated for minor injuries and released, while another park guest was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. and further details are currently unavailable.
At least seven people were killed and more than 25 were injured in a series of crashes involving over 150 vehicles along Interstate 55 in Louisiana. The accidents were caused by "super fog," a combination of fog and smoke from nearby fires, which severely impacted visibility in the area. The crashes occurred between Ruddock and Manchac, resulting in multiple pileups and vehicles catching fire. Rescue efforts were hindered by the gridlocked traffic caused by the accidents.
A 31-year-old woman walking her dog at Savin Hill Beach in Boston was critically injured after being struck by lightning. She was thrown onto the beach and was unresponsive, but witnesses performed CPR and she was transported to Boston Medical Center in critical condition. Another woman who was with her was thrown in a different direction but not struck. The victim's dog, Bruce, ran off after being scared by the lightning. Authorities have asked the public to contact them if they see the missing dog.
A woman was killed when a tree fell and crushed her parked car during a storm in St. Louis. Another neighbor in a nearby car was able to escape safely. Emergency responders took nearly 40 minutes to arrive, prompting criticism of the 911 system's funding cuts. The incident is under investigation by the Office of the Director of Public Safety.