Hundreds of thousands flee China typhoon

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes after a powerful typhoon hit eastern China.

At least two people were killed when Typhoon Fitow, carrying winds up to 93mph, landed in Fujian province early today.

The storm brought heavy rains and caused widespread power cuts.

The authorities earlier issued red alert, the highest, for the area.

Some homes are said to have collapsed in neighbouring Zhejiang province and two port workers remain missing.