Europe storm deaths rise to 15 after 2nd victim in Denmark; tens of thousands without power

A fallen tree branch blocks Herengracht canal in Amsterdam, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. Dutch citizens were warned against riding their bicycles because of the high winds. Amsterdam police said a woman was killed when a tree fell on her in the city and advised people to stay indoors. (AP Photo/Margriet Faber) (The Associated Press)

Workmen survey the damage caused by a crane brought down by high winds onto the roof of the Cabinet Office in Whitehall, near Downing Street in London, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. A major storm with hurricane-force gusts lashed southern Britain, the Netherlands and parts of France on Monday, knocking down trees, flooding low areas and causing travel chaos. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (The Associated Press)

The Europe storm death toll has risen to 15 after Danish police say a driver was killed when he crashed into a tree knocked down by violent gusts.

Monday's storm was one of the worst in years in western and northern Europe. Authorities said Tuesday that dozens were injured in Denmark as wind gusts up to 194 kph (120 mph) swept across the country.

In Denmark, train passengers spent the night in a sports facility due to fallen trees on the tracks. The storm left a trail of uprooted trees, damaged buildings and collapsed scaffoldings across the country.

Germany had six deaths, Britain five, Denmark two and France and the Netherlands had one each.

Tens of thousands of people were without power Tuesday in Sweden, Denmark, Estonia and Latvia.