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| Woman dies after gales batter UK | Woman dies after gales batter UK |
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| A woman who was impaled on a branch when a falling tree hit her car has died, as the UK faces more disruption after 24 hours of severe weather. | A woman who was impaled on a branch when a falling tree hit her car has died, as the UK faces more disruption after 24 hours of severe weather. |
| She was taken to hospital after the incident in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, but died a short time later. | She was taken to hospital after the incident in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, but died a short time later. |
| Gale-force winds and torrential rain have caused damage, with power lines brought down and bridges closed. | Gale-force winds and torrential rain have caused damage, with power lines brought down and bridges closed. |
| Northern England, north Wales and Northern Ireland were worst hit, and travel problems are ongoing. | Northern England, north Wales and Northern Ireland were worst hit, and travel problems are ongoing. |
| West Yorkshire Police said the woman, from Pontefract, was a passenger in the Vauxhall Zafira which was hit by the falling tree on Thursday night. The driver was hurt in the incident, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | West Yorkshire Police said the woman, from Pontefract, was a passenger in the Vauxhall Zafira which was hit by the falling tree on Thursday night. The driver was hurt in the incident, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. |
| Some 6,000 people in Northern Ireland were left without power on Thursday night. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said on Friday morning that 600 homes were still cut off. | Some 6,000 people in Northern Ireland were left without power on Thursday night. Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) said on Friday morning that 600 homes were still cut off. |
| The main areas of Northern Ireland affected were Dungannon and Omagh in County Tyrone, and Enniskillen in County Fermanagh. | The main areas of Northern Ireland affected were Dungannon and Omagh in County Tyrone, and Enniskillen in County Fermanagh. |
| At Leeds-Bradford airport, one flight from Dublin was forced to divert to Liverpool after making three unsuccessful attempts to land. Other planes were forced to fly on to Manchester. | At Leeds-Bradford airport, one flight from Dublin was forced to divert to Liverpool after making three unsuccessful attempts to land. Other planes were forced to fly on to Manchester. |
| Great Dun Fell in the north Pennines recorded gusts of 100mph (161km/h) on Thursday night, while Capel Curig in Snowdonia experienced 91mph (146km/h) winds. | Great Dun Fell in the north Pennines recorded gusts of 100mph (161km/h) on Thursday night, while Capel Curig in Snowdonia experienced 91mph (146km/h) winds. |
| The BBC Weather Centre said the weather was at its worst overnight but winds were forecast to slowly ease off through the day. | The BBC Weather Centre said the weather was at its worst overnight but winds were forecast to slowly ease off through the day. |
| Exposed areas | Exposed areas |
| Coastal areas were particularly exposed and in Lancashire, roads surrounding Blackpool Tower, including part of the Promenade, were closed due to gale-force winds. | Coastal areas were particularly exposed and in Lancashire, roads surrounding Blackpool Tower, including part of the Promenade, were closed due to gale-force winds. |
| Police made the decision to cordon off the area after scaffolding fell to the ground from the Tower, which is undergoing refurbishment. No-one was injured. | Police made the decision to cordon off the area after scaffolding fell to the ground from the Tower, which is undergoing refurbishment. No-one was injured. |
| Blackpool Council say repairs to the famous illuminations could cost about £1m. | |
| Coastguards at Holyhead said wind speeds reached 78mph (126km/h) but had since died down. Some ferry services were still disrupted on Friday. | |
| The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait and Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire were closed overnight but have since reopened with speed restrictions. | The Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait and Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire were closed overnight but have since reopened with speed restrictions. |
| There has been localised flooding in Scotland, and some ferries to Northern Ireland from the ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan were suspended for a while and now face delays. | There has been localised flooding in Scotland, and some ferries to Northern Ireland from the ports of Stranraer and Cairnryan were suspended for a while and now face delays. |
| The Dartford-Thurrock Thames river crossing, the QEII bridge, was closed on Thursday afternoon for safety reasons and police in Northamptonshire had to cordon off a bungalow after part of a tree smashed into it. | The Dartford-Thurrock Thames river crossing, the QEII bridge, was closed on Thursday afternoon for safety reasons and police in Northamptonshire had to cordon off a bungalow after part of a tree smashed into it. |
| Fire crews on the Isle of Wight had to deal with flood-related incidents at about 100 homes, mostly in Ryde, following heavy rain. | Fire crews on the Isle of Wight had to deal with flood-related incidents at about 100 homes, mostly in Ryde, following heavy rain. |
| Flights and ferry crossings to the Isle of Man were also affected. | Flights and ferry crossings to the Isle of Man were also affected. |
| Have you been affected by the weather? | Have you been affected by the weather? |
| Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. | Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7725 100 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. |
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