THE strong winds from Storm Doris are having an effect in Bridgwater today.

Firefighters headed to The Cornhill at 11.50am after reports of tiles coming loose a building in the town centre.


RELATED: Tree uprooted by Storm Doris wind blocks A39 near Bridgwater


According to the fire service the tiles were coming loose above Watts Pat motors and the road had to be closed while crews dealt with the situation.

An aerial ladder platform was used and by 1pm the property had been made safe.

Earlier a fallen tree blocked the A39 and caused slow traffic on Bath Road.


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Here are some pictures from our readers showing the impact Storm Doris has had in Bridgwater.

Mark Sells

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Shed left wrecked on the side of the road in Goathurst near Bridgwater

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Shed left wrecked on the side of the road in Goathurst near Bridgwater

Julie Rossiter

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Garden fence panels knocked to the ground by harsh winds in Bridgwater

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Garden fence panels knocked to the ground by harsh winds in Bridgwater