MAN DIES AFTER TREE FALLS ON CAR AS STORM BERT BRINGS HEAVY SNOW AND WINDS TO UK

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A man in his 60s has tragically lost his life after a tree fell on his car on the A34 near Winchester, Hampshire, as Storm Bert brings heavy snow and winds to the UK ¹. The incident occurred at around 7:47 am, and despite efforts to save him, the driver of the black Mercedes E350 was pronounced dead at the scene.

This devastating incident is just one of the many consequences of Storm Bert, which has been wreaking havoc across the UK with heavy snow, strong winds, and flooding. The storm has already claimed another life, with a 34-year-old man dying in a car accident in Shipley, West Yorkshire, earlier in the day ¹.

The UK is bracing itself for further disruption as Storm Bert continues to batter the country. Thousands of homes are without power, roads are flooded, and flights have been cancelled. The National Grid has reported that around 4,000 homes in the Midlands, south-west England, and south Wales are without power ¹.

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings, including an amber alert for snow and ice in central Scotland, which remains in place until 5 pm on Saturday. Forecasters are predicting as much as 40 cm of snow on high grounds in Scotland, with further heavy snowfall expected throughout the day ¹.

In addition to the snow and ice, strong winds are also causing disruption, with gusts of up to 70 mph expected in coastal areas. The M48 Severn Bridge in Gloucestershire has been closed due to strong winds, and the A66 in County Durham has been closed both ways due to snow ¹.

Flights have also been disrupted, with some arrivals being diverted to Belfast and Edinburgh due to heavy snow at Newcastle Airport. The airport's snow team is working to minimize disruption, but passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest information ¹.

The severe weather conditions have also led to the cancellation of several events, including the Championship football match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park, Lancashire, which was postponed due to torrential rain flooding the pitch ¹.

As the storm continues to cause disruption across the UK, people are being urged to stay safe and avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary. The UK Power Networks has warned people to stay away from overhead power lines amid the strong winds, and the Met Office has advised people to check the latest weather forecast before traveling ¹.

In Ireland, two men have been killed in a road crash in Co Donegal, and a woman and a man, both aged in their 70s, were taken to Letterkenny Hospital for treatment to serious injuries ¹.

As the situation continues to unfold, it's essential to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and weather forecasts. Stay safe, and stay tuned for further updates.

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