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Storm Johannes Kills Three in Sweden as Power Cuts Grip Scandinavia

Utilities warn repairs could take days.

Overview

  • Police said Sunday a roughly 60-year-old man injured by a falling tree in Hofors died in hospital, bringing the confirmed toll to three.
  • Two other deaths were reported Saturday, including a man struck by a falling tree near the Kungsberget ski area and a Hemab employee who died during outdoor work.
  • At least 40,000 households in Sweden and 85,000 in Finland were still without electricity on Sunday, according to TT and utility statements.
  • The Swedish meteorological agency issued warnings for northern regions as the storm delivered strong gusts and hazardous conditions.
  • In northern Finland, Kittilä airport suspended operations after a passenger plane and a smaller aircraft left the runway in high winds, with no injuries reported.