This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-29503764
The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| 70mph winds cut power to 2,000 Cumbrian homes | 70mph winds cut power to 2,000 Cumbrian homes |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| Thousands of properties have been left without power after gale force winds of up to 70mph hit Cumbria. | Thousands of properties have been left without power after gale force winds of up to 70mph hit Cumbria. |
| Electricity North West said about 2,000 homes in Workington had been affected by a high voltage fault. | Electricity North West said about 2,000 homes in Workington had been affected by a high voltage fault. |
| High winds and heavy rain has caused large amounts of debris on a number of roads, including on the A5086 from Cockermouth to Egremont. | High winds and heavy rain has caused large amounts of debris on a number of roads, including on the A5086 from Cockermouth to Egremont. |
| Cumbria Police said there had been some minor collisions, but no-one has been seriously injured. | Cumbria Police said there had been some minor collisions, but no-one has been seriously injured. |
| The M6 is open but police urged drivers to "slow down and use caution". | The M6 is open but police urged drivers to "slow down and use caution". |
| BBC travel news said there are delays of up to one hour on First Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains between Carlisle and Lancaster due to overhead line problems between Penrith and Oxenholme. | BBC travel news said there are delays of up to one hour on First Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains between Carlisle and Lancaster due to overhead line problems between Penrith and Oxenholme. |
| Ireby School in Wigton and Seaton Academy in Workington are both closed due to power cuts. | |
| Electricity North West said power is expected to be restored in Workington by 11:00 BST. | Electricity North West said power is expected to be restored in Workington by 11:00 BST. |