Storm Dave Crushes Homes in Staffordshire

Two families in Kniver, Staffordshire, were left without homes after a large tree was toppled by the strong winds of Storm Dave. The incident occurred late on Saturday evening when the tree crashed into two semi-detached houses, causing substantial damage. Pictures from the scene revealed significant holes in the roofs of both properties and several cars were crushed beneath the fallen tree. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service personnel attended the location and confirmed that no injuries were sustained by residents. Firefighters concluded their operations at the scene around midnight. The homeowner described hearing an "almighty crash" and fearing for his children's lives. The Met Office had previously issued severe weather warnings for wind and rain across parts of the UK due to Storm Dave.