Storm Goretti: Man Dies When Tree Falls on Caravan in Cornwall

A man in his 50s was killed when a tree crashed into his caravan near Helston as 99‑mph winds battered Britain during Storm Goretti.

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Storm Goretti: Man Dies When Tree Falls on Caravan in Cornwall

On 10 January 2026, a 50‑year‑old man was killed when a wind‑thrown tree fell onto his caravan near Helston, Cornwall, during Storm Goretti’s 99‑mph gale. Police confirmed the incident after the caravan was discovered partially collapsed. Witnesses reported the tree was uprooted by the force of the storm. The death has been attributed to the impact of the tree and wind forces. Authorities urge residents in affected areas to secure loose debris and seek safe shelter amid ongoing severe weather. The incident underscores the danger posed by high winds to fixed and mobile structures along Britain’s coastlines.

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