Storm Otto blows down tree on major Hull Road as…

Hull is experiencing strong winds of almost 70mph this morning (February 17), as Storm Otto sweeps across the north of England. As a result of the conditions, a large tree has blown down, obstructing a lane on Boothferry Road. Road users warned others about the tree at around 8am and the council has since arrived to clear the road. One lane of the dual carriageway is currently closed while workers use chainsaws to cut down the tree. The tree is just before Costello traffic lights and is expected to be cleared soon. Read more: Storm Otto blows tree across major Hull road – live updates A road user in the Hull Traffic and Travel Facebook group said: “Massive tree down across dual carriageway, Boothferry Road, Hull, just before Costello traffic lights, major crossroads. Go careful, only just saw it in broad daylight.” Another local added: “Tree down at that junction the other year! Popular place it seams.” Traffic is fairly slow-moving in the area but is due to resume as normal soon. The tree obstructed a lane of Boothferry Road (Image: Duncan Young/ GNP) This comes as the Humber Bridge announced a closure to high-sided and wind-vulnerable vehicles with gusts of 67mph reported on the crossing, according to its website. On the A1 northbound, between J51 at Lemming Bar and Bedale, and J2 A6055 at Catterick, a heavy goods vehicle has also overturned due to the winds. New weather warning Meanwhile, the Met Office issued a fresh weather warning shortly after 8.30am today, which now includes Hull and the majority of East Yorkshire. The alert, which will be in force until 2pm
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