Gusts of up to 80mph are expected during the extreme weather, causing a potential ‘danger to life’ from flying debris
As Storm Otto wreaks havoc across the country, photographs have revealed the shocking impact as trees blocked a number of routes and roofs caved in on properties.
A number of roads in the north east are currently blocked by trees and a bus was spotted off the road on the A90 near Fraserburgh, partially lying on its side. In a statement on Twitter, they said: "High winds have damaged the roof at Burnside Primary School, Carnoustie this morning. All schools are closed today and Monday for the mid-term break and we'll update Burnside Primary School families after we've assessed the impact of #StormOtto @BurnsidePS"
Photographs show a car parked in a drive covered by a tree after high winds knocked it down. Luckily the vehicle was not extensively damage and only sustained scratching. The Met Office has warned the high winds would mean travel disruption and possible damage to buildings in places as they urged the drivers of high-sided vehicles to be careful.
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