Storm Ciaran Rips Via Western Europe, Killing at Least 11

Gusts up to 130 mph rip trees and knock out power across France.
Storm Ciaran brought strong winds and torrential rain to large parts of the U.K. and Western Europe.

 At least 11 people have been killed, dozens injured and millions are without power.

Violent winds battered much of Western Europe, leaving at least 11 people dead, dozens injured and millions without power.

The storm, named Storm Ciaran by the U.K.’s Met Office, brought high winds and torrential rain to large parts of France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, the U.K., Italy and Spain, forcing school closures and disruption to rail and air travel.