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Thousands in Western Washington without power as crews clear downed trees, debris

Seattle Fire and emergency crews work to extract the body of a man who died when a tree fell on his car at Seward Park, Sunday, March 13, 2016. The Seattle Fire Department reported that a bystander helped a toddler out of the back seat, she was then transported to Harborview Medical Center with minor injuries. (Genna Martin / Associated Press)
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SEATTLE – Thousands of people are still without power Monday morning a day after a fierce wind storm whipped through Western Washington.

Strong winds toppled trees and power lines, temporarily closed major roads and knocked out power to stoplights, complicating the Monday morning commute.

One man died Sunday afternoon when a massive evergreen tree fell on his car in Seward Park in south Seattle. A toddler in the vehicle was taken to a Seattle hospital with minor injuries.

Passenger train service between Seattle and Everett has been temporarily suspended after a mudslide south of Mukilteo covered railroad tracks.

The State Route 520 bridge across Lake Washington reopened Monday morning after being closed overnight so that crews could repair damage from high winds.

Utilities in the region say crews are working to repair down power lines and remove downed trees and other debris.