A lorry driver was killed when his vehicle was blown over in high winds, which battered parts of the north-east of England and ■■■■■■■■
Police say the 45-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, on the northbound M6 near Tebay in ■■■■■■■■ early on Thursday.
A long stretch of the motorway was closed to all traffic for a time as winds gusted up to 70mph.
Elsewhere, roads and rail services were affected by fallen trees and debris.
Northern Rail reported delays between Newcastle and Hexham after a tree fell on the line at Wylam, Northumberland.
Delay journeys
Police urged drivers to travel only if necessary.
In Northumberland, the A68 was closed in both directions due to a fallen tree near Kiln Pit Hill.
A spokesman for the Highways Agency in ■■■■■■■ said: "We had about six incidents in the early hours alone on the M6.
"We’ve basically had to deal with lorries being blown over and blocking carriageways.
"The police asked us to close it totally for a time and we are asking people to delay their journeys if possible and keep an eye on the weather.
“We are not expecting the situation to improve until the afternoon.”
The high winds and rain were expected to move south during the day.
Guys and gals please be safe out there today! If its too windy then don’t be silly and carry on, PULL OVER in a suitable place or simply say you’ll take the load when its safe to do so.
A lorry driver was killed when his vehicle was blown over in high winds, which battered parts of the north-east of England and ■■■■■■■■
Police say the 45-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, on the northbound M6 near Tebay in ■■■■■■■■ early on Thursday.
Gulp!!!
It’s stories like this that make you think “is it really worth getting that load to it’s destination today”. Much better I deliver it tomorrow than someone else.
Took this picture as I was going past this am. Didnt know the guy was dead. Certainly puts th-ing-s into perspective. I was complaining of not being able to shut me curtains cos of the wind, at least Im home tonight. My thoughts are with his family
