Storm Eunice declares its very first life after tree squashes male to death

    By
    Emily Sørensen
    -
    0
    317
    A fallen tree blocks a road near to Canford Bottom in Dorset, as Storm Eunice hits the south coast, with attractions closing, travel disruption and a major incident declared in some areas, meaning people are warned to stay indoors. A rare red weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Storms. Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

    Revealed: The Secrets our Clients Used to Earn $3 Billion

    Storm Eunice has actually been creating chaos in the UK and Ireland, tearing down trees and leaving thousands without power (Picture: PA)

    A male in his early 60 s has actually passed away after a tree fell on top of him as he cleaned up particles left by StormEunice

    .

    The event took place previously this afternoon in Ballythomas, County Wexford, authorities in Ireland stated.

    The council employee was believed to have actually been dealing with an associate tidying up tree particles when he was eliminated.

    His death is being examined by gardai, in addition to the Health and Safety Authority.

    For the current storm Eunice updates, visit our live blog site: Storm Eunice live

    A Wexford County Council representative stated it was with ‘deep regret’ that a person of their staff members had actually passed away.

    They included: ‘The accident occurred as the employee attended the scene of a fallen tree in the North Wexford area.”The employee’ s household, An Garda Síochána and the Health and Safety Authority have actually been notified.

    ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the employee’ s household, work associates and buddies at this extremely challenging time.’

    SEI 88754436 1

    People have actually been encouraged to remain clear of the coast if they can (Picture: AFP through Getty Images)

    A fallen tree blocks a road in Tenby, Britain, February 18, 2022. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

    The storm has actually triggered extensive traffic mayhem, leaving particles all over the roadways (Picture: Reuters)

    To view this video please make it possible for JavaScript, and think about updating to a web.
    web browser that.
    supports HTML5.
    video

    Meanwhile in the UK an individual remains in healthcare facility with major injuries after being struck by falling particles from a roofing in Henley- on-Thames,Oxfordshire

    .

    Tens of countless houses have actually been left without power, as Storm Eunice brings record-breaking gusts of over 120 miles per hour to some parts ofBritain

    .

    Flights, trains and ferryboat services have actually been suspended, and roadways, schools and organizations have actually shut.

    The initially of the Met Office’s 2 ultra unusual red weather condition cautions ended at midday impacting the south west of England and south Wales.

    But a 2nd stays in location up until 3pm throughout the East of England and London due to the mix of high tides, strong winds and storm rise.

    Severe yellow cautions have actually likewise been encompassed Saturday, Sunday and Monday throughout much of the nation.

    Tree fallen due to Storm Eunice Holbrook, Suffolk Permission to use

    A fallen tree totally obstructs off a roadway in Holbrook, Suffolk (Picture: @tommyerobertss/Twitter)

    O2 Arena shredded by Storm Eunice with winds ripping huge part of domed room off

    The roofing of the 02 Arena in London was ripped to shreds as high-speed winds struck the capital (Picture: Sharon Forbes)

    One of the two lorries which have been blown on their sides in the high winds, closing the M4 in Margam, south Wales, as Storm Eunice hits the south coast, with attractions closing, travel disruption and a major incident declared in some areas, meaning people are warned to stay indoors. A rare red weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Storms. Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire

    A truck was blown onto its side amidst high winds, requiring a closure of the M4 in Margam, south Wales (Picture: PA)

    But attention is currently relying on the effect beyond this afternoon, with more disturbance to take a trip and more weather condition cautions provided for Saturday.

    Emergency services have actually prompted individuals to keep away from the worst impacted locations, as swirling gusts fell trees, toss particles in the air and damage structures– consisting of London’s 02 arena.

    Roy Stokes, from the Environment Agency, stated it was ‘probably the most stupid thing you can do’ to take a trip to the most exposed locations, amidst reports of individuals getting on to seawalls and swimming in the sea.

    Winds of 122 miles per hour have actually been provisionally tape-recorded at the Needles on the Isle of Wight, which, if confirmed, would be the greatest ever tape-recorded in England.

    Get in touch with our news group by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.

    For more stories like this, examine our news page



    RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR