Rail services are disrupted as fallen trees block the lines in Kent as Storm Bert hits.
Officials warned that disruption to rail, road, air and ferry services were likely, as well as possible damage to buildings, power cuts and danger to life.
Services between Redhill and Tonbridge were suspended, but the tree has since been removed and the line has opened. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind until 21:00 GMT, with gusts of up to 50mph expected in some areas.The Port of Dover said the “rough” sea conditions in the English Channel were caused by a south westerly force eight gale.Meanwhile, Kent Fire and Rescue Service said it had been receiving a high volume of calls regarding trees falling down on roads during Storm Bert.
Due to the severe weather conditions, Canterbury Cathedral and its precincts have closed for the day.
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