Strong winds from Storm Eunice have ripped a gaping hole in the side of London's O2 Arena. London and the east of England are covered by a rare red 'danger to life' weather warning which will remain in place until 3pm today as Storm Eunice wreaks havoc across the country.
Tens of thousands of homes have been left without power, while flights, trains and ferry services have been suspended, and roads, schools and businesses have shut.
Photos show the wind tearing through the iconic central London dome, with a hole in the white cover exposing the inside. The venue, formerly the Millennium Dome, hosts huge shows and is also home to a number of restaurants, bars, shops and a cinema.
Mala Sharma said she had seen parts of the dome damaged, telling reporters: “More and more parts are getting ripped off”. "It’s going to be a safety issue for people around," she added.
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