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Travellers are hit by 70mph winds Travellers are hit by 70mph winds
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High winds have caused travel chaos across the north of England, with major roads closed as gusts reached 70mph.High winds have caused travel chaos across the north of England, with major roads closed as gusts reached 70mph.
A stretch of the M6 in Cumbria was closed after at least six accidents on a stretch between Kirkby Lonsdale and Shap, but has now reopened.A stretch of the M6 in Cumbria was closed after at least six accidents on a stretch between Kirkby Lonsdale and Shap, but has now reopened.
Northern Rail reported delays between Newcastle and Hexham after a tree fell on the line at Wylam, Northumberland.Northern Rail reported delays between Newcastle and Hexham after a tree fell on the line at Wylam, Northumberland.
Elsewhere, minor roads were affected by fallen trees and debris. Police urged drivers to travel only if necessary.Elsewhere, minor roads were affected by fallen trees and debris. Police urged drivers to travel only if necessary.
Delay journeys
Also in Northumberland, the A68 was closed in both directions due to fallen tree near Kiln Pit Hill.Also in Northumberland, the A68 was closed in both directions due to fallen tree near Kiln Pit Hill.
A spokesman for the Highways Agency in Cumbria said: "We had about six incidents in the early hours alone on the M6.
"We've basically had to deal with lorries being blown over and blocking carriageways.
"The police asked us to close it totally for a time and we are asking people to delay their journeys if possible and keep an eye on the weather.
"We are not expecting the situation to improve until the afternoon."
The high winds and raid were expected to move south during the day.


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