Worker Killed in Northwest France Amid Storm Ciaran and Domingos
A worker tragically lost their life in the northwest region of Brittany, France, while repairing damage to the electricity network caused by the recent storm Ciaran. This storm has claimed two other lives in the country.
The precise circumstances of the accident remain unknown, as reported by energy distribution network operator Enedis.
As of Sunday afternoon, 247,000 French households were left without electricity due to storms Ciaran and Domingos, according to Enedis.
Storm Ciaran was fueled by a powerful Atlantic jet stream, bringing heavy rain and fierce winds that resulted in flooding in several western European countries.
Overnight, Storm Domingos hit the west coast of France, disrupting rail transport in the region. Trees falling on tracks due to the storm had a significant impact on rail transport in western France and trains traveling between Toulouse and Paris.
One train carrying around 500 passengers from Paris to Toulouse was stalled for six and a half hours in the Correze region due to a tree obstructing the tracks.
The worker who lost their life was sent as backup from the Midi-Pyrenees region, and they were among the 3,400 Enedis staff mobilized to address the storm damage.
France’s Energy Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher expressed her condolences to the victim’s family, loved ones, and colleagues, stating, “The energy sector is in mourning.”
Apart from the three fatalities, nine individuals have been seriously injured due to the two storms, as reported by the French Interior Ministry. Buildings have suffered roof damage, flooding, and falling trees.
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