One killed in Tuesday’s storm in the Netherlands

A 45-year-old man who worked for a building supplies company was killed in Tuesday’s storm when the roof of a building collapsed on him.

Another man, aged 59, is fighting for his life in hospital, Dutch media report.

The two men had just attended a training session at company premises in Ede, Gelderland, when the roof blew in. They were eventually found under the rubble by mobile phone.

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