Wild Wicked Winds batter Scotland, one death and power cuts
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Pastor Dale Morgan
May 24, 2011, 1:25:55 AM5/24/11
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24 May 2011 Last updated at 15:55 ET
Wild Wicked Winds batter Scotland, one death and power cuts
This Lexus in the Hyndland area of Glasgow is destroyed by a falling tree. Picture sent in by Lewis Boron
BBC - Winds of up to 100mph in Scotland have resulted in the death of one man and an entire city losing power for a time.
Police in Strathclyde confirmed that a man was killed in Balloch, West Dunbartonshrie, when a tree fell and crushed his car.
For about half-an-hour on Monday evening, shops, offices and householders in Inverness had no electricity.
The high winds also led to the closure of the Forth and Tay Road Bridges.
By 2000 BST, cars were being allowed to cross the Forth Bridge, but the Tay Bridge remained closed to all vehicles.
Rail services across the country were affected throughout the rush-hour but ScotRail said that trains from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street had resumed running at 2030 BST.
The West Coast mainline remained closed between Carlisle and Glasgow.
Network Rail, which looks after the system's cabling and tracks, said the disruption would continue into Tuesday.
The fatality in West Dunbartonshire happened on Mollanbowie Road at about 1500 BST when a tree fell onto a vehicle being driven by a man.
Fire crews worked for several hours to cut the 36-year-old free, but he was confirmed dead at the scene.
High winds have also been causing disruption across Northern Ireland, where about 20,000 homes have been left without electricty.
A gust of 100mph (161km/h) was recorded earlier at Glen Ogle in Stirlingshire.
Two people had to be rescued after a tree hit their car on the A91 near Kinross. They were taken to hospital in Dunfermline.
On the A9 southbound at Balhaldie an ambulance and a lorry were involved in a crash caused by another fallen tree. Central Scotland police said no-one was injured.
Scottish and Southern Energy reported that 30,000 of their customers were affected and Scottish Power said 12,000 homes were without electricity, with the Fife, Dumfries and Galloway and Lanarkshire areas worst affected.
The power company said hundreds of engineers were out working in "very difficult" conditions.
Extra staff have been drafted in from England to help restore supply to customers.
Road users have faced delays and diversions across the country.
In the Highlands, Northern Constabulary said the A82 was particularly affected, with fallen branches and trees at various points, and is currently closed at Ballachulish one mile south of Glencoe.
A spokesman said: "All other roads in the Highlands are open at present, but many are experiencing disruption."
Winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) had been forecast for Monday.
The Met Office had issued a "be prepared" warning for the south and central Scotland and a "be aware" warning for the rest of the country.
Rail travellers were left waiting in their hundreds at Central Station in Glasgow
Fallen trees were also causing problems for motorists in Drymen, Balfron, Strathblane and at Arnprior.
Mearns Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, became blocked at lunchtime when a tree fell, pulling down power cables.
Ferry sailings affected include Oban to Coll and Tiree, Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and Barra to Eriskay.
A lorry overturned on the M9 between Kirkliston and Philipstoun.
High wind warnings were also in place on the Kessock, Skye, Friarton and Erskine Bridges.
The Met Office said winds should ease by late evening.
24 May 2011 Last updated at 15:55 ET
Wild Wicked Winds batter Scotland, one death and power cuts
This Lexus in the Hyndland area of Glasgow is destroyed by a falling tree. Picture sent in by Lewis Boron
BBC - Winds of up to 100mph in Scotland have resulted in the death of one man and an entire city losing power for a time.
Police in Strathclyde confirmed that a man was killed in Balloch, West Dunbartonshrie, when a tree fell and crushed his car.
For about half-an-hour on Monday evening, shops, offices and householders in Inverness had no electricity.
The high winds also led to the closure of the Forth and Tay Road Bridges.
By 2000 BST, cars were being allowed to cross the Forth Bridge, but the Tay Bridge remained closed to all vehicles.
Rail services across the country were affected throughout the rush-hour but ScotRail said that trains from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street had resumed running at 2030 BST.
The West Coast mainline remained closed between Carlisle and Glasgow.
Network Rail, which looks after the system's cabling and tracks, said the disruption would continue into Tuesday.
The fatality in West Dunbartonshire happened on Mollanbowie Road at about 1500 BST when a tree fell onto a vehicle being driven by a man.
Fire crews worked for several hours to cut the 36-year-old free, but he was confirmed dead at the scene.
High winds have also been causing disruption across Northern Ireland, where about 20,000 homes have been left without electricty.
A gust of 100mph (161km/h) was recorded earlier at Glen Ogle in Stirlingshire.
Two people had to be rescued after a tree hit their car on the A91 near Kinross. They were taken to hospital in Dunfermline.
On the A9 southbound at Balhaldie an ambulance and a lorry were involved in a crash caused by another fallen tree. Central Scotland police said no-one was injured.
Scottish and Southern Energy reported that 30,000 of their customers were affected and Scottish Power said 12,000 homes were without electricity, with the Fife, Dumfries and Galloway and Lanarkshire areas worst affected.
The power company said hundreds of engineers were out working in "very difficult" conditions.
Extra staff have been drafted in from England to help restore supply to customers.
Road users have faced delays and diversions across the country.
In the Highlands, Northern Constabulary said the A82 was particularly affected, with fallen branches and trees at various points, and is currently closed at Ballachulish one mile south of Glencoe.
A spokesman said: "All other roads in the Highlands are open at present, but many are experiencing disruption."
Winds of up to 80mph (129km/h) had been forecast for Monday.
The Met Office had issued a "be prepared" warning for the south and central Scotland and a "be aware" warning for the rest of the country.
Rail travellers were left waiting in their hundreds at Central Station in Glasgow
Fallen trees were also causing problems for motorists in Drymen, Balfron, Strathblane and at Arnprior.
Mearns Road in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, became blocked at lunchtime when a tree fell, pulling down power cables.
Ferry sailings affected include Oban to Coll and Tiree, Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and Barra to Eriskay.
A lorry overturned on the M9 between Kirkliston and Philipstoun.
High wind warnings were also in place on the Kessock, Skye, Friarton and Erskine Bridges.
The Met Office said winds should ease by late evening.
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