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Strong winds cause disruption across England Man killed by falling tree as storms hit England
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Heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph (128km/h) are battering large parts of England and causing travel disruption. A man has been killed by a falling a tree in Kent as large parts of England saw winds of up to 80mph (128km/h).
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for many areas, including Yorkshire and Humber, the South East and South West. The man, in his 50s, died when the tree fell on the cab of his van which was parked near Tunbridge Wells town centre.
A bus driver suffered severe injuries when a large oak tree fell on his vehicle during windy conditions in Witley, near Godalming, Surrey. And a bus driver suffered severe injuries when an oak tree fell on his vehicle in Witley, Surrey.
The Port of Dover has closed because of Force 10 winds in the English Channel. Severe weather warnings remain in place for several regions in England.
A spokesman for the Kent port said passengers should contact their operator before setting out to the port. The Met Office has warned strong winds could hit parts of Yorkshire, the North East and North West on Tuesday afternoon and evening.
In the South West, the Tamar Bridge has been closed to high-sided vehicles. Port closed
High winds have also forced the closure of the QEII Bridge on the M25 between Essex and Kent. The bus driver in Witley had to be cut free from the single-decker Stagecoach bus and was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting. Police said the oak tree had a width of 6ft (182cm).
Traffic between the two counties is using the east tunnel at the Dartford crossing instead of the bridge. The Highways Agency said it expected the bridge to be reopened at about 1300 GMT. Two passengers on board the bus at the time of the incident were unharmed, according to operator Stagecoach.
'Damaging gusts' A building was also damaged by the fallen tree.
The bus driver in Witley had to be cut free from the single-decker Stagecoach bus and was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting. Elsewhere, the Port of Dover has closed because of Force 10 winds in the English Channel.
There was one passenger on board, who was not injured. A building was also damaged. A spokeswoman for the Kent port said it was not known what time it would reopen and that passengers should contact their operator before setting out to the port.
And part of the roof of Epsom Downs Racecourse's new £28m grandstand has been blown off by the high winds.
Overturned lorries
The Torquay HiFlyer balloon was also badly damaged by high winds hitting the bay earlier this morning despite it being strapped down overnight.
In Cumbria, high winds caused a truck to overturn on to the hard shoulder of the M6 southbound near Tebay, while another lorry was blown on to its side on the A66 in County Durham.
In the South West, the Tamar Bridge has been closed to high-sided vehicles. Cornwall has also seen two school closures and train and ferry services disrupted by the weather.
High winds have also forced the closure of the QEII Bridge on the M25 between Essex and Kent. Traffic between the two counties is using the east tunnel at the Dartford crossing instead of the bridge. The Highways Agency said it did not know when the bridge would reopen.
An elderly woman was led to safety by fire crews and taken to hospital by ambulance after a tree fell on her house near Sevenoaks, Kent.An elderly woman was led to safety by fire crews and taken to hospital by ambulance after a tree fell on her house near Sevenoaks, Kent.
A fallen tree has also damaged three cars and a wall in Havant, Hampshire. A fallen tree has damaged three cars and a wall in Havant, Hampshire.
Devon County Council said trees had been brought down across the county overnight.Devon County Council said trees had been brought down across the county overnight.
And also in the South West, the Environment Agency has "yellow" flood alerts in place for 21 rivers.And also in the South West, the Environment Agency has "yellow" flood alerts in place for 21 rivers.
Meanwhile, in Berkshire, a passenger train hit one of three trees that fell on a railway line.Meanwhile, in Berkshire, a passenger train hit one of three trees that fell on a railway line.
The First Great Western (FGW) service from Basingstoke to Reading hit the tree just after 06:30 GMT at Mortimer. It led to delays of up to 45 minutes, but normal services have since resumed.The First Great Western (FGW) service from Basingstoke to Reading hit the tree just after 06:30 GMT at Mortimer. It led to delays of up to 45 minutes, but normal services have since resumed.
Stranded yacht
First Great Western said its rail services between Truro and Penzance had been affected by an obstruction that was blocking "all lines".First Great Western said its rail services between Truro and Penzance had been affected by an obstruction that was blocking "all lines".
Several main roads in Warwickshire have been closed because of fallen trees, including the A46 Stratford Road at Sherbourne. Trees have fallen on A roads in several counties, including in Gloucestershire, Cumbria and Wiltshire, leading to closures and disruption.
In Warwickshire, the A46 Stratford Road at Sherbourne is among those affected.
Andrew Savage, from the Warwickshire Highways Department, said: "We have 23 gangs out across the network and as soon as the incidents are reported we're getting gangs out there, clearing trees and getting traffic moving again."Andrew Savage, from the Warwickshire Highways Department, said: "We have 23 gangs out across the network and as soon as the incidents are reported we're getting gangs out there, clearing trees and getting traffic moving again."
Stranded yacht The Met Office said exposed coastal areas would see the strongest winds of weather which had been caused by a "deep depression".
The Met Office said exposed coastal areas would see the strongest winds but much of south-west England had seen gusts of more than 60mph in the morning. A spokesman said much of south-west England had seen gusts of more than 60mph.
It said the windy weather had been caused by a deep depression. A spokeswoman for forecaster MeteoGroup's said an "intense area" in the middle of a wide band of rain would cause torrential downpours lasting 10 to 15 minutes.
MeteoGroup forecaster Billy Payne warned of "heavy rain, stormy winds and severe gales with damaging gusts". "Parts of Wales and England have seen 5mm (0.2in) to 6mm (0.24in) of rain in an hour," she said.
But he added Scotland would "bear the brunt" of the strong winds.
Elsewhere, seven people became stranded on a yacht five miles off Dover after the vessel lost power in 50-knot winds.Elsewhere, seven people became stranded on a yacht five miles off Dover after the vessel lost power in 50-knot winds.
Dungeness and Dover lifeboats were called at 05:15 GMT to help the vessel named Liquid Vortex, which was on its way from Southampton to London.Dungeness and Dover lifeboats were called at 05:15 GMT to help the vessel named Liquid Vortex, which was on its way from Southampton to London.
Five of the crew were suffering from seasickness and one crewman had a possible injury to his jaw and ribs after a fall.Five of the crew were suffering from seasickness and one crewman had a possible injury to his jaw and ribs after a fall.
Ferry travel to the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, from the mainland, is among other services affected.