TREES are falling down as strong winds batter Somerset.
Storm Atiyah has brought gusts of wind around 70mph to much of the South West this morning (December 9).
The storm has caused some damage around the county, including fallen trees.
READ MORE: High winds from Storm Atiyah batter Somerset - but are set to ease this morning
Somerset County Council, the authority responsible for maintaining the 6,500kms of road network around the county, shared photos of a tree fallen in Taunton.
#StormAtiyah brought some strong winds & damage - like this in #Taunton. Follow @TravelSomerset for any travel disruption & @metofficeSWEng for forecasts & warning @SWTCouncil @visit_taunton @SomersetLive @SomersetCool @EnvAgencySW pic.twitter.com/ncywhOvsE0
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) December 9, 2019
To report an urgent problem on a highway, call the council on 0300 123 2224, or report it online by clicking here.
Trains are also being impacted by the strong winds.
Journeys between Taunton and Plymouth are being delayed as trees are blocking the lines.
⚠️#StormAtiyah - Journeys between Taunton / Plymouth and Penzance are being delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised. This is due to several trees blocking the line between the stations.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) December 9, 2019
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🚆Check before you travel at https://t.co/Ps8O1P8HbX
Do you know of any other fallen trees causing problems around the county this morning following Storm Atiyah? Let us know by sending us information and photos.
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