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Trees down and power cuts as 100mph winds hit Scotland Wind-battered Scotland suffers one death and power cuts
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Winds of up to 100mph have been causing travel disruption on Scotland's road, rail and ferry networks. Winds of up to 100mph in Scotland has resulted in the death of one man and an entire city losing power for a time.
Thousands of homes were without power as the severe weather brought down trees and electricity lines. Police in Strathclyde confirmed that a man was killed in Balloch, West Dunbartonshrie, when a tree fell and crushed his car.
Rail services across the country were affected with commuters stranded at stations and just a handful of trains still running. For about half-an-hour on Monday evening, shops, offices and householders in Inverness had no electricity.
The West Coast mainline is closed between Carlisle and Glasgow. The high winds also led to the closure of the Forth and Tay Road Bridges.
A ScotRail spokesperson said: "There is severe disruption due to high winds affecting overhead power lines and depositing debris on the tracks. Most services are affected and we apologise for the inconvenience which is outwith our control. By 2000 BST, cars were being allowed to cross the Forth Bridge, but the Tay Bridge remained closed to all vehicles.
"We are working with industry partners to restore services as soon as possible." Rail services across the country were affected throughout the rush-hour but ScotRail said that trains from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street had resumed running at 2030 BST.
High winds are also href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-13500042" >causing disruption across Northern Ireland, where about 20,000 homes have been left without electricty. The West Coast mainline remained closed between Carlisle and Glasgow.
Network Rail, which looks after the system's cabling and tracks, said the disruption would continue into Tuesday.
The fatality in West Dunbartonshire happened on Mollanbowie Road at about 1500 BST when a tree fell onto a vehicle being driven by a man.
Fire crews worked for several hours to cut him free, but he was confirmed dead at the scene.
High winds have also been causing disruption across Northern Ireland, where about 20,000 homes have been left without electricty.
A gust of 100mph (161km/h) was recorded earlier at Glen Ogle in Stirlingshire.A gust of 100mph (161km/h) was recorded earlier at Glen Ogle in Stirlingshire.
Two people had to be rescued after a tree hit their car on the A91 near Kinross. They were taken to hospital in Dunfermline.Two people had to be rescued after a tree hit their car on the A91 near Kinross. They were taken to hospital in Dunfermline.
On the A9 southbound at Balhaldie an ambulance and a lorry were involved in a crash caused by another fallen tree. Central Scotland police said no-one was injured.On the A9 southbound at Balhaldie an ambulance and a lorry were involved in a crash caused by another fallen tree. Central Scotland police said no-one was injured.
Scottish and Southern Energy reported that 30,000 of their customers were affected and Scottish Power said 12,000 homes were without electricity, with the Fife, Dumfries and Galloway and Lanarkshire areas worst affected.Scottish and Southern Energy reported that 30,000 of their customers were affected and Scottish Power said 12,000 homes were without electricity, with the Fife, Dumfries and Galloway and Lanarkshire areas worst affected.
The power company said hundreds of engineers were out working in "very difficult" conditions.The power company said hundreds of engineers were out working in "very difficult" conditions.
Extra staff have been drafted in from England to help restore supply to customers.Extra staff have been drafted in from England to help restore supply to customers.
Road users have faced delays and diversions across the country.Road users have faced delays and diversions across the country.
In the Highlands, Northern Constabulary said the A82 was particularly affected, with fallen branches and trees at various points, and is currently closed at Ballachulish one mile south of Glencoe.In the Highlands, Northern Constabulary said the A82 was particularly affected, with fallen branches and trees at various points, and is currently closed at Ballachulish one mile south of Glencoe.
A spokesman said: "All other roads in the Highlands are open at present, but many are experiencing disruption."A spokesman said: "All other roads in the Highlands are open at present, but many are experiencing disruption."
Winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) had been forecast for Monday.Winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) had been forecast for Monday.
The Met Office had issued a "be prepared" warning for the south and central Scotland and a "be aware" warning for the rest of the country.The Met Office had issued a "be prepared" warning for the south and central Scotland and a "be aware" warning for the rest of the country.
Fallen trees were also causing problems for motorists in Drymen, Balfron, Strathblane and at Arnprior.Fallen trees were also causing problems for motorists in Drymen, Balfron, Strathblane and at Arnprior.
Mearns Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, became blocked at about lunchtime when a tree fell, pulling down power cables. Mearns Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, became blocked at lunchtime when a tree fell, pulling down power cables.
Ferry sailings affected include Oban to Coll and Tiree, Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and Barra to Eriskay.Ferry sailings affected include Oban to Coll and Tiree, Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and Barra to Eriskay.
A lorry has overturned on the M9 between Kirkliston and Philipstoun. A lorry overturned on the M9 between Kirkliston and Philipstoun.
The Forth Road Bridge and the Tay Road Bridge have been closed to all vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
High wind warnings were also in place on the Kessock, Skye, Friarton and Erskine Bridges.High wind warnings were also in place on the Kessock, Skye, Friarton and Erskine Bridges.
A spokesman for Network Rail, which deals with the railway's cabling and tracks, said it had hundreds of people working to get services "back online".
He added: "It's a question of waiting for the elements. It's a problem with electric trains rather than diesel, so some will be running. It's best to check in to the website for more up-to-date information."
The Met Office said winds should ease by late evening.The Met Office said winds should ease by late evening.
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