Storm Boelo claims man's life after being struck by falling tree in Scotland
Storm Boelo claims man's life after being struck by falling tree in Scotland The 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene Sign up to the News Newsletter Email address Sign up I agree to receive updates and information about my account, the GB News Community, and related products and services from GB News. By signing up you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and Community Rules. Thank you for signing up! See the latest from GB News here . Choose GB News on Google - add us as a preferred source Choose GB News Support GB News Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits. Support us A man has been killed after being struck by a falling tree as Storm Boelo causes chaos across Britain. 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 His death is believed to be the first fatality connected to Storm Boelo, the second-named storm to strike the UK this year. Two people were also injured in London after they were crushed under scaffolding that collapsed due to high winds on Streatham High Road. In a statement, a London Fire Brigade spokesman said: “Firefighters responded to an incident involving collapsed scaffolding on High Road, Streatham. Two people were trapped under the scaffolding and rescued before the Brigade arrived. “Both people were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service.” A man has been killed after being struck by a falling tree during Storm Boelo | PA The incidents come as thousands are left without power, while danger-to-life warnings remain in force across Scotland and northern England until 9pm this evening. Storm Boelo has brought gusts up to 75mph in the Scottish Highlands and Western Isles, with speeds up to 80mph expected at exposed coastal spots. More than 82,000 properties across the UK are now without electricity, with 344,900 now reconnected as engineers battle conditions to restore power. More than 1,500 flights at airports including Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow have been delayed, rail services have been severely curtailed, tens of thousands of homes have lost electricity, and more than 400 people have been forced to flee a caravan park in Lancashire. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Storm Boelo leaves tens of thousands without power as Met Office issues danger to life warnings GB News National Reporter Jack Carson battles strong winds as second named storm in 48 hours hits UK Part of historic pier collapses into English Channel as Storm Austen batters Britain The 60-year-old's death is believed to be the first death connected to Storm Boelo | PA Major public events, including London's annual Diwali on the Square celebrations, have been scrapped. Jason Kelly, the Met Office's chief forecaster, said: “Amber warnings are in place across mainland Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England, where gusts of 60-70mph are expected widely, with the potential for 80mph in exposed coastal locations." “Strong winds will also affect other parts of the UK, with gusts of 50-60mph possible in places. Heavy rain will provide an additional hazard, particularly in the north, bringing the potential for further impacts,” he added. The weather service warned airborne debris and powerful waves could endanger lives, urging the public to stay indoors where possible. Storm Boelo continues to pummel the United Kingdom | PA On the railways, LNER scrapped nearly all its Aberdeen trains and scaled back operations at Northallerton, Newcastle and Edinburgh to just one service per hour in each direction. National Rail warned gale-force winds and flooding threatened severe knock-on disruption across ScotRail, Northern and Greater Anglia networks. Avanti West Coast told passengers to avoid travelling north of Preston, while TransPennine Express reported a fallen tree blocking the line between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Piccadilly. Torrential rain and fierce gusts shut down Blackpool's tram network. National Highways has also closed roads and bridges across the Northeast and Midlands, urging motorists to drive with extreme caution. 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