As it happened: Typhoon Haiyan hits Philippines
Key Points
- Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, strikes the Philippines with gusts of up to 200mph (320km/h)
- At least three people are killed and another seven injured, reports say
- Millions of people in vulnerable areas are forced to seek shelter across 20 provinces
- More than 12 million people are at risk from the storm, including in Cebu, the country's second largest city
- Schools and offices are closed with ferry services and local flights suspended. Hospitals and soldiers are put on stand-by
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