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Man killed when a falling tree hit his car

A 64 year old man has died after a falling tree hit his car in Berkshire.

The tree hit two cars when it fell on the A332 Windsor Road near Ascot Racecourse.

The driver of a Mondeo, who was from Sheffield, was declared dead in hospital. His passenger is being treated for her injuries.

A woman who was driving the other car, a Mini, was taken to Frimley Park hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Father's horror as lightning sets son's bedroom on fire

A father has spoken of his horror after his house in Sittingbourne in Kent was struck by lightning.

Firefighters were called to the property in Fulston Place after Ronnie Page's son's bedroom was engulfed by flames.

The room was severely damaged by fire and smoke, no one was injured.

Click below for Tom Savvides full report

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