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Storm Imogen: Car hits fallen tree in Southampton | |
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A car crashed into a fallen tree in Southampton and about 200 homes across Hampshire were left without power as Storm Imogen lashed southern England. | |
Winds hit 96mph at The Needles off the Isle of Wight after forecasters issued an amber "be prepared" warning. | |
Power has been restored to about 200 homes in the Portsmouth area while about 30 properties in Bishops Waltham are still cut off. | Power has been restored to about 200 homes in the Portsmouth area while about 30 properties in Bishops Waltham are still cut off. |
The fallen tree has been cleared after blocking Hill Lane in Southampton. | |
A resident said the tree came down at about 05:45 GMT and both a motorcycle and car struck it. | |
Emergency services said no-one was seriously injured. | Emergency services said no-one was seriously injured. |
Ferries and train services across the county have been disrupted. | Ferries and train services across the county have been disrupted. |
Hampshire police warned high winds would have an impact on rush hour and urged people to avoid coastal areas . | Hampshire police warned high winds would have an impact on rush hour and urged people to avoid coastal areas . |
Travel disruption in Hampshire: | Travel disruption in Hampshire: |
Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency |