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Storm Dave damages buildings and disrupts travel in Scandinavia

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  • Storm Dave has caused building collapses in Uddevalla, Sweden and Vridsted, Denmark.
  • The storm has led to fallen trees, road blockages, and canceled train departures in Sweden.
  • Authorities warn of strong winds and advise against unnecessary travel in affected areas.

Storm Dave has caused damage and disruptions in Denmark and Sweden. In Sweden, the storm has led to storm gusts on the west coast, canceled train departures, and fallen trees on many roads. The facade of an apartment building in Uddevalla collapsed, and bricks were blown away.

In Denmark, winds were so violent that walls on a house under construction collapsed in Vridsted, Viborg municipality. The Danish Meteorological Institute expects the peak in Denmark in the afternoon, with winds of nearly 25 meters per second already measured in northwestern Zealand in the morning. In Sweden, the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has issued warnings for storm gusts with wind speeds between 25 and 30 meters per second, locally even stronger, in Götaland and the southernmost Svealand, from lunchtime until early Monday morning.

The Swedish Transport Administration reports fallen trees on roads including the E6 near Båstad, road 44 between Lidköping and Trollhättan, and the E20 near Lerum, and a barn roof blown onto road 44 between Uddevalla and Trollhättan. People are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and secure loose objects.

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