Storm Otto blows tree across major Hull road – live…

Strong winds are disrupting traffic and travel across Hull and East Yorkshire this morning (Friday). Storm Otto could bring gusts “in excess of 75mph” to the North of England, the Met Office said. A “huge” tree has been blown across Boothferry Road near the Costello lights, a witness said. The Humber Bridge is currently closed to high-sided vehicles and wind-vulnerable vehicles, such as motorcycles and cars towing trailers. Meanwhile, a cyclist took to the Hull Traffic and Travel group to warn others, claiming: “I was on the cycle path and got blew into the road, nearly had to jump off”. Read more: Storm Otto named with strong winds on the way to East Yorkshire Firefighters warned of trampolines being blown into the air and advised people to turn them over. Further afield, accidents were causing disruption on the motorway network. On the A1, a heavy goods vehicle tipped over after being caught in strong winds. A spokesperson for National Highways said: “The A1M in North Yorkshire is closed northbound between J51 Leeming and J52 Catterick due to a collision involving an overturned heavy goods vehicle.” Hull has recorded wind gusts of 50mph, but the forecast looks better later today. High winds should subside later on this afternoon, the Met Office said. Follow our live blog for updates…09:25Emily JohnsonTree across Boothferry Road (Image: Duncan Young/ GNP)Share09:12Emily JohnsonHumber Bridge now only open to cars and petrol tankers Traffic Update: Due to high winds the bridge is currently open to CARS and PETROL TANKERS only 09:04 17/02/23— Humber Bridge News (@HumBridgeNews) February 17, 2023 Share09:04Emily JohnsonWeather warning for visitors of The Deep⚠ WEATHER WARNING Please note we are experiencing extremely high winds in the car park today. We would advise visitors to leave prams and umbrellas in their cars for safety reasons where possible. Please also ensure you take care when opening or closing car doors. pic.twitter.com/kpUX3JtvkI— The Deep (@TheDeepHull) February 17, 2023 Share08:47Emily Johnson’Massive tree down’ on Boothferry RoadA road user took to the Hull Traffic and Travel group to warn others of a fallen tree. She 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.”Share08:40Emily Johnson’Flip your trampolines’, says fire serviceWhich is more likely to take flight this morning as #StormOtto moves through our region? Flip your trampoline now or secure it in place to reduce the risk of damage to your home or neighbouring properties later! pic.twitter.com/bpxScOZ9Fl— Humberside Fire & Rescue (@HumbersideFire) February 17, 2023 Share08:38Emily JohnsonA1 closed after HGV overturnsThe #A1M in #NorthYorkshire is closed northbound between J48 #Minskip and J49 #Dishforth due to an overturned heavy goods vehicle. There are very strong winds in the area today, please take care. More information to follow shortly. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/NJHtEFKBvf— National Highways: Yorkshire (@HighwaysYORKS) February 17, 2023 Share08:38Emily JohnsonHumber Bridge closed to pedestrians, wind-vulnerable vehicles and high-sided vehiclesTraffic update: Strong winds – We are closed to high-sided vehicles and wind vulnerable vehicles Both Footpaths are also now currently closed 08:00hrs 17/02/23 pic.twitter.com/LLP7ziGMqt— Humber Bridge News (@HumBridgeNews) February 17, 2023 Share
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