three people have been killed in the netherlands by falling trees. a man died in belgium afterfalling from his boat. anna holligan reports from the hague. this was no ordinary day at the beach. this was scheveningen on the edge of the hague. coastal areas felt the full force of storm eunice with gusts of up to 130 kilometres an hour. the dutch meteorological institute declared a code red emergency, which lasted well into the evening. just listen to that gale. this football stadium has heard some roars but none as ferocious as eunice. schools and universities closed early to ensure students could get home while the bike paths were still safe. most people realised it was best not to ride.