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70mph winds cut power to 2,000 Cumbrian homes Cumbria storm: 70mph winds cause power cuts and rail disruption
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Thousands of properties have been left without power after gale force winds of up to 70mph hit Cumbria. Thousands of properties were left without power and train services were stopped 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. About 2,000 homes in Workington were affected by a high voltage fault, but Electricity North West said it had restored power to them.
High winds and heavy rain has caused large amounts of debris on a number of roads, including on the A5086 from Cockermouth to Egremont. About 150 properties in Ireby were affected by another power cut.
Cumbria Police said there had been some minor collisions, but no-one has been seriously injured. Many train services in the county have been cancelled, with others facing severe delays.
The M6 is open but police urged drivers to "slow down and use caution". High winds and heavy rain caused large amounts of debris on a number of roads, including on the A5086 from Cockermouth to Egremont.
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. Train disruption
Cumbria Police said there had been some minor collisions, but no-one had been seriously injured.
The M6 is open, but police urged drivers to "slow down and use caution".
Transpennine Express has stopped running trains between Preston and Carlisle for the rest of the day, due to trees bringing down overhead power lines near Oxenholme.
The operator said it had put on replacement bus services and tickets for travel to Scotland were being accepted on alternative train routes.
National Rail Enquiries said a reduced-frequency train shuttle, operated by Virgin Trains, was running between Preston and Carlisle.
Ireby School in Wigton and Seaton Academy in Workington are both closed due to power cuts.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.