A man was killed overnight after being struck by an airborne gas bottle during severe storms in Sydney.
The 37-year-old was walking in Sydney's CBD just before midnight when the gas bottle hit him. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
The thunderstorms sparked widespread power outages with over 20,000 homes and businesses without electricity. The SES received at least 300 calls for help, mainly for fallen trees. Wind gusts in excess of 110 km/h were recorded across the city. Image: News Corp Australia
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