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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