High winds have been battering large parts of Britain, claiming at least one life, as forecasters warn of blizzards and snow showers to come.
High winds have been battering large parts of Britain, claiming at least one life, as forecasters warn of blizzards and snow showers to come.
A lorry driver died on the M6, near Tebay, in Cumbria as his lorry overturned in gusts of up to 70mph.
A lorry driver died on the M6, near Tebay, in Cumbria as his lorry overturned in gusts of up to 70mph.
The Forth Road Bridge, west of Edinburgh, was closed to northbound traffic after a lorry overturned in the stormy conditions.
The Forth Road Bridge, west of Edinburgh, was closed to northbound traffic after a lorry overturned in the stormy conditions.
And in Wales, 1,000 homes in Gwynedd have been left without power.
And in Wales, 1,000 homes in Gwynedd have been left without power.
There are widespread travel delays, including at the Port of Dover, in Kent, which is closed to shipping movements because of gusts of up to 60mph.
There are widespread travel delays, including at the Port of Dover, in Kent, which is closed to shipping movements because of gusts of up to 60mph.
A spokeswoman said: "The port has been closed in the interests of safety because of the high winds.
A spokeswoman said: "The port has been closed in the interests of safety because of the high winds.
"We would ask passengers expected to travel to first contact their operator for further details."
"We would ask passengers expected to travel to first contact their operator for further details."
Bridge closures
Bridge closures
On the roads, a 50-mile stretch of the M6 motorway was closed to all traffic as winds gusted up to 70mph causing several accidents.
On the roads, a 50-mile stretch of the M6 motorway was closed to all traffic as winds gusted up to 70mph causing several accidents.
A 45-year-old lorry driver was pronounced dead on the northbound M6 near Tebay, Cumbria, early on Thursday.
A 45-year-old lorry driver was pronounced dead on the northbound M6 near Tebay, Cumbria, early on Thursday.
Elsewhere, the M48 old Severn Bridge, the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire and the Britannia Bridge in north Wales are closed to high-sided vehicles.
Elsewhere, the M48 old Severn Bridge, the Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire and the Britannia Bridge in north Wales are closed to high-sided vehicles.
In Scotland, restrictions are in place on the Tay and Erskine bridges, and further north there were also warnings on the Skye and Kessock bridges.
In Scotland, restrictions are in place on the Tay and Erskine bridges, and further north there were also warnings on the Skye and Kessock bridges.
Around Aberdeenshire, police are warning that heavy snows, fallen trees, and a number of other minor incidents are causing problems for motorists.
Around Aberdeenshire, police are warning that heavy snows, fallen trees, and a number of other minor incidents are causing problems for motorists.
A Grampian Police spokesman said: "Drivers are warned to be wary of the possibility of trees or other debris on roads, in view of the current weather conditions, and to take particular care."
A Grampian Police spokesman said: "Drivers are warned to be wary of the possibility of trees or other debris on roads, in view of the current weather conditions, and to take particular care."
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