Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo strikes UK

Summarised from 3 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 25 Oct, 18:14 · Archive

A 60-year-old man has been killed by a falling tree in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, during Storm Boelo.

A 60-year-old man was struck by a falling tree on a minor road at Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, at around 10.30am on Sunday and pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Storm Boelo brought severe weather across the UK over the weekend. Wind gusts reached 84mph in some parts of Scotland, with 82mph recorded in Tiree at about 4am, 80mph on Islay overnight on Sunday, and up to 62mph in the Glasgow region. An amber wind warning was in force from 9pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday, with only Orkney under a yellow warning.

The Met Office warned of potential injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as damage to buildings, power cuts and travel disruption. The storm eased to the east on Sunday evening after pummelling northern parts of the UK.

In Scotland, more than a third of the average monthly rain fell in 24 hours in Ross and Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands, with 121mm recorded against a monthly October average of 330mm. Around 53,000 homes in Scotland were without power, though about 26,000 had electricity restored by Sunday evening.

The storm caused widespread disruption beyond Scotland. More than 1,500 flights at airports including Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow faced delays, with some diverted or cancelled. Rail services were severely curtailed and travel was disrupted across the UK.

Flooding damaged properties in several areas. The Thai restaurant Tha-Tien-Thai in Largs, North Ayrshire, was flooded and closed for foreseeable restoration work. Dangerous buildings in Ayr were evacuated by police, as well as a caravan park in Ballantrae. Major public events, including London's annual Diwali on the Square celebrations, were scrapped.

How it is being reported

• Man killed by falling tree in Storm BoeloThe 60-year-old was hit on a minor road in Dumfries and Galloway, western Scotland, at about 10.30am.Evening Standard · 25 Oct, 18:27
• Man dies after being hit by falling tree during Storm BoeloThe incident took place in Dumfries and Galloway.Evening Standard · 25 Oct, 18:00
• Man killed by falling tree in Storm BoeloThe 60-year-old was hit on a minor road in Dumfries and Galloway, western Scotland, at about 10.30am.Evening Standard · 25 Oct, 17:46
• Man killed by falling tree in Storm BoeloThe 60-year-old was hit on a minor road in Dumfries and Galloway, western Scotland, at about 10.30am.Evening Standard · 25 Oct, 17:23
• Storm Boelo claims man's life after being struck by falling tree in ScotlandA man has been killed after being struck by a falling tree as Storm Boelo causes chaos across the UK. Emergency services were called to a road in Mid Kelton in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, at around 10.30am today. The 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The 60-year-old's death is believed to be the first death connected to Storm Boelo, the second named storm to strike the UK this year. MORE TO FOLLOW Our Standards: The GB News Editorial CharterGB News · 25 Oct, 16:55
• Man, in 60s, killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo turns deadlyA fallen tree on Cloch Road near Inverkip, after Storm Boelo passed through the area. (Picture: PA) A man has been identified as the first victim of Storm Boelo after being crushed by a falling tree. The 60-year-old man was killed by the tree in Dumfries, Scotland, just after 10am this morning. A…Metro · 25 Oct, 16:27

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