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Cargo ship hits barge in Storm Angus Cargo ship hits barge in Storm Angus
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A cargo ship has hit a barge full of rocks in the English Channel, as Storm Angus continues to batter the south coast of England. A 200m-long cargo ship has hit a barge full of rocks in the English Channel, as Storm Angus continues to batter the south coast of England.
Eleven crew members were evacuated by helicopter after the 200m-long ship got into difficulty off the coast of Samphire Hoe near Dover. Eleven of the 23 crew members are so far known to have been evacuated by helicopter after the ship got into difficulty off Samphire Hoe near Dover.
The RNLI said lifeboats were standing by and a tug from Boulogne was on its way to remove the ship. The RNLI said a tug from Boulogne was on its way to remove the ship, and lifeboats are standing by.
Storm Angus has lashed the south of England with high winds and rain.Storm Angus has lashed the south of England with high winds and rain.
'Major incident'
A RNLI spokesman said of the cargo ship: "At this point there is no indication of any environmental leak concerning the cargo ship's fuel."A RNLI spokesman said of the cargo ship: "At this point there is no indication of any environmental leak concerning the cargo ship's fuel."
The tug should be on site to secure the Saga Sky by late morning, and while the barge is taking on water, it is currently not thought that it will sink, the spokesman added. The tug was expected to be on site to secure the Saga Sky by late morning, and while the barge is taking on water, it is currently not thought that it will sink, the spokesman added.
Coastguard duty commander Steve Carson said: "The weather conditions this morning are particularly challenging and we have declared this a major incident."
He said two helicopters were evacuating the crew.
Storm Angus - the first named storm of the winter - has brought gusts of up to 106mph, recorded 23 miles off the coast of Margate, while gusts hit 80mph at Langdon Bay in Kent.Storm Angus - the first named storm of the winter - has brought gusts of up to 106mph, recorded 23 miles off the coast of Margate, while gusts hit 80mph at Langdon Bay in Kent.
More than 15 flood warnings and a Met Office amber warning of high winds for the Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex are in place.More than 15 flood warnings and a Met Office amber warning of high winds for the Isle of Wight, Kent and Sussex are in place.
The Met Office said gusts of 70-80mph were possible in those areas and residents were warned to be prepared for possible disruption to travel services and power supplies, and some damage to buildings. The Met Office said gusts of 70-80mph were possible in those areas and residents were warned to be prepared for disruption to travel services and power supplies, and some damage to buildings.
Wind gusts have reached speeds of 68mph in Dover, Kent, and at Berry Head, Devon, 58mph in Portland, Dorset, and 55mph in Brighton, East Sussex. More than 1,000 properties in the south west of England - the majority in Devon - are without power, said Western Power Distribution.
Almost 2,000 properties in the south west of England - the majority in Devon - are currently without power, according to Western Power Distribution. A Met Office yellow "be aware" warning for winds of up to 65mph and heavy rain has also been issued for an area stretching from the South West along the coast to south-east and east England, including London, and is valid until 14:00 GMT.
A Met Office yellow "be aware" warning for winds of up to 65mph and heavy rain has also been issued for a larger area stretching from the South West along the coast to south-east and east England, including London, and is valid until 14:00 GMT. Devon and Cornwall Police declared a major incident because of flooding at the Mill on the Mole residential park, South Molton, at 04:15 GMT, but residents who had been evacuated were able to return by 05:50.
There are also flood warnings in place for south-east England and south Wales. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said some properties in Braunton and in Bradiford had been flooded.
Meanwhile, fire crews have been called to flooding to roads and "multiple properties" from sea water in East Bar, Swanage.
At the scene: Simon Jones, BBC News, in BrightonAt the scene: Simon Jones, BBC News, in Brighton
At times on the seafront, it's been difficult for us to stay on our feet, so strong is the wind.At times on the seafront, it's been difficult for us to stay on our feet, so strong is the wind.
As well as the gusts, it's been raining heavily too, and the waves are crashing onto the shore.As well as the gusts, it's been raining heavily too, and the waves are crashing onto the shore.
People who live along the seafront are used to stormy weather, but some say this is the worst it's been for a while.People who live along the seafront are used to stormy weather, but some say this is the worst it's been for a while.
Many had sleepless nights as the wind whipped up, and one unlucky motorist awoke to find scaffolding had come down on top of his car.Many had sleepless nights as the wind whipped up, and one unlucky motorist awoke to find scaffolding had come down on top of his car.
We've also seen roof tiles blown down. This isn't the end of it either - the winds are due to remain strong throughout the morning.We've also seen roof tiles blown down. This isn't the end of it either - the winds are due to remain strong throughout the morning.
Judging by the rather deserted seafront, many have decided that the best option is to stay indoors until this eventually blows through.Judging by the rather deserted seafront, many have decided that the best option is to stay indoors until this eventually blows through.
Devon and Cornwall Police declared a major incident because of flooding at the Mill on the Mole residential park, South Molton, at 04:15 GMT.
Heavy rain had caused the River Mole to send water through the site up to 4ft deep, police said, but the flood started to subside by 05:50 and the residents who had been evacuated were able to return.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said some properties in Braunton were flooded after a nearby river burst its banks, and in Bradiford "a number of properties" had been flooded by about 2ft of water.
Meanwhile, Dorset fire crews have been called to flooding to roads and "multiple properties" from sea water in East Bar, Swanage.
In East Sussex, organisers of the Brighton 10k tweeted that the run had been cancelled because of the high winds.In East Sussex, organisers of the Brighton 10k tweeted that the run had been cancelled because of the high winds.
And in West Sussex. fire crews tackled a "major" fire on Bognor Regis seafront in the "difficult conditions" brought by Angus.
The Port of Dover suspended ferry crossings earlier due to "very high winds" but this has now been lifted.
Network Rail said the weather had affected train services across the south east, but the majority of lines were now open. Disruption is expected until about 12:00.
The storm's effects have also been felt in the Channel Islands, with a wind gust of 84mph recorded in Guernsey and gusts of up to 87mph in Jersey.
Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: "It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November.Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge said: "It is the first storm of the season, coming quite late at this time in November.
"This will be a bit of a shock to the system for most people in terms of wind and rainfall. Any weak branches are likely to come down in the first storm.""This will be a bit of a shock to the system for most people in terms of wind and rainfall. Any weak branches are likely to come down in the first storm."
Wightlink ferries said two late-night sailings on its Portsmouth-Fishbourne route had been cancelled because of "exceptionally" high winds. He said the storm was expected to move off quickly into the North Sea, leaving the rest of the day dry with sunny spells from midday on Sunday.
The Port of Dover said ferry crossings had been temporarily suspended due to "very high winds", but the port remains open to arriving customers who are advised to contact their ferry operator before travelling.
Rail company Southern put speed restrictions in place until 09:00 on Sunday.
Roads blocked
Southeastern said it was also putting speed restrictions in place, and that most trains before 10:00 on Sunday would not run to allow Network Rail to check tracks for possible debris.
South West Trains said it had imposed speed restrictions in a number of areas and a small number of early morning services had already been cancelled to allow officials to check the lines for any trees or obstructions.
The storm's effects have also been felt in the Channel Islands, with a wind gust of 84mph recorded in Guernsey and gusts of up to 87mph in Jersey.
Police in Jersey said several roads had been blocked by fallen trees and one road had been blocked by a wall collapse.
The Met Office's Mr Partridge said the storm was expected to move off quickly into the North Sea at about midday on Sunday, leaving the rest of the day dry with sunny spells.
Northern areas can expect more cold weather, with fairly light winds and clear skies.Northern areas can expect more cold weather, with fairly light winds and clear skies.
High ground in the Pennines, Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales saw a covering of snow on Saturday, with light snowfall in some lower ground in West Yorkshire.
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