Storm Pia: Fallen trees block roads as strong winds hit region

There has been disruption in parts of the East Midlands after Storm Pia hit the region.

A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, while police urged residents to travel with caution.

There have been numerous reports of fallen trees, particularly in Derbyshire, including two instances in which cars were hit.

Trees have also fallen on a house and petrol station, with other debris, such as bricks, leading to road closures.

The A515 at Clifton, south of Ashbourne, is shut due to a collision and fallen trees.

A man has been taken to hospital, and the road is expected to remain shut for the most of the day.

The A515 is also closed between the B5056 and Washbrook Lane after a tree hit a car. The driver sustained minor injuries.

And Station Road in Mickleover is shut after a large tree crushed a car, but no-one was hurt.

In Friar Gate, Derby, a large tree has also fallen down, with authorities at the scene.

Other fallen trees have been reported in Victoria Avenue, Borrowash, Alfreton Road in Little Eaton, and Brookside Road in Breadsall.

Derbyshire County Council issued a warning to residents, asking them to take care when out and about.

A spokesperson said: "If there are issues you come across with trees down on roads, or large amounts of debris that need clearing away please report to our teams on our website."

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed Talbot Street, Nottingham, is closed due to an unsafe structure and high winds, advising people to avoid the area.

A spokesperson confirmed concrete had fallen from the fifth floor of a building. Officers removed some of the unsafe masonry to prevent any further danger to the public.

The Met Office said delays to road and rail travel were expected, with a yellow warning in place until 21:00 GMT.

By Jennifer McKiernan, BBC political reporter

The 08:03 train from London St Pancras to Sheffield has been hit by a tree. There are probably 100 or so passengers on board. The train passed Leicester fine and on time just after 09:00, then just came to a halt.

The conductor initially said it had hit a branch and the driver was checking the condition of the train, but then said we've hit a tree.

There have since been reports a tree has caused damage to the train, which stopped at East Midlands Parkway just after 10:00. Train staff have said passengers will be assisted to get to their destinations and the train is waiting at East Midlands Parkway for a relief driver, so it can move to Derby, where it is due to terminate.

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