Photos: Big Storm Hits Europe

A storm named "Emma" battered Europe late in the week. The UPI says"A winter storm with winds of more than 100 mph cut a swath of destruction across Europe from Britain to the Czech Republic, killing at least nine people. Four people were killed in Austria, three in Germany and two in the Czech Republic, EuroNews reported. Most of the deaths were caused by falling trees or flying debris." With apologies to our wireless users, below are some photos from the Associated Press:

PHOTO CAPTION: Destroyed car after heavy storms hit St. Poelten, Austria Saturday March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/B. Wrangler)

PHOTO CAPTION: Bridges are flooded at the famous landmark "Fischmarkt" in the harbour of Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Winter storm 'Emma' crossed the northern and central regions of Germany on Saturday. (AP Photo/Fabian Bimmer)

PHOTO CAPTION: A power pole is seen fallen on the R10 motorway blocking the lane from Liberec to Prague near Bakov nad Jizerou, some 70 kms north of Prague, after the place was hit by storm which affected entire Czech Republic, caused two deaths and left almost a million people without electicity, on Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/CTK, Rene Fluger)