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| A woman has been killed in County Down after a tree blown down by strong winds struck her car. | A woman has been killed in County Down after a tree blown down by strong winds struck her car. |
| She was Mairead Teresa Shields, 35, from Raholp near Downpatrick. | |
| The incident happened on Strangford Road in Downpatrick at 1600 GMT on Saturday as storms caused travel chaos and left 50,000 homes without power. | The incident happened on Strangford Road in Downpatrick at 1600 GMT on Saturday as storms caused travel chaos and left 50,000 homes without power. |
| Police have warned motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary and have urged them to be mindful of ice, snow, and debris on the roads | Police have warned motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary and have urged them to be mindful of ice, snow, and debris on the roads |
| Dozens of roads across the country were blocked on Saturday due to fallen trees. | Dozens of roads across the country were blocked on Saturday due to fallen trees. |
| About 500 homes were still without electricity 1500 GMT on Sunday afternoon. | About 500 homes were still without electricity 1500 GMT on Sunday afternoon. |
| Northern Ireland Electricity said the homes were affected by small isolated faults in the Craigavon, Bangor, Downpatrick and Ballyclare areas. | Northern Ireland Electricity said the homes were affected by small isolated faults in the Craigavon, Bangor, Downpatrick and Ballyclare areas. |