Storm kills 3 people in Australia's state of Victoria

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Three people, including a four-year-old boy have died after a storm lashed the Australian state of Victoria.

They were killed by falling trees after gusts of up to 158km/h were recorded.

The storm also caused widespread damage and knocked out power to 95,000 homes in the area.

Residents in 88 suburbs were also warned that the storm has contaminated drinking water.

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