Thunderstorms, flooding in Australia kill 10 and cause widespread blackouts
Ten people were killed in Australia after severe thunderstorms battered the country's east over the Christmas period, authorities said Wednesday, and tens of thousands of properties remain without power.
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![A tree lies on a vehicle in Helensvale, Australia, on Dec. 27, 2023, after thunderstorms and heavy rains killed at least 10 people over the Christmas holiday. A large tree on the ground stretches away from the camera toward a vehicle, which is partially bent under the tree's weight.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7069694.1703687642!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/australia-christmas-storms.jpg)
Ten people were killed in Australia after severe thunderstorms battered the country's east over the Christmas period, authorities said Wednesday, and tens of thousands of properties remain without power.