Storm Eunice winds uproot huge tree to send it toppling over in astonishing footage

Storm Eunice winds uproot huge tree to send it toppling over in astonishing footage
tree crash vid
Ben Chapman

By Ben Chapman


Published: 18/02/2022

- 12:03

Updated: 18/02/2022

- 13:33

Locals are heard in shock as the huge tree succumbs to the extreme conditions and collapses in the incredible footage

A tree in Bude, Cornwall, is seen collapsing in a shocking moment as intense gusts hit the area.

Twitter users have reacted to the fall, with one user saying: "Such a sad sight to see. That tree is a great landmark and has stood strong for so many years."


Another user said: "This is heartbreaking. Such a lovely feature of the high street gone."

Red weather warnings are in force across parts of the UK, causing widespread disruption for commuters across the country.

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Train operators across Britain have urged passengers to avoid travelling on Friday as emergency 50mph speed limits are in place in many areas.

This is to make it easier for train drivers to brake if they spot objects on the track or damage to overhead wires caused by strong winds.

No trains will operate in Wales for the entire day.

That means Great Western Railway services from London Paddington are terminating at Bristol Parkway instead of continuing to Swansea.

Among the firms advising customers not to travel on Friday are Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway, Southern and Thameslink.

Network Rail staff worked to reopen lines hit by Storm Dudley earlier this week.

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