A ferocious windstorm has battered the Isle of Wight, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. Major roads are blocked, trees have been uprooted, and transport services are grinding to a halt.
Trees Down and Roads Blocked
Main Road in Haven Street is completely blocked after a huge tree came crashing down. Not far away, Calthorpe Road is also impassable thanks to another uprooted tree. At Sea Close, a majestic 100-year-old oak has been smashed to the ground.
Downend Road has seen yet another tree collapse, trapping the Number 8 bus and causing traffic misery.
Travel Chaos as Ferry Services Suspended
The fierce winds haven’t just wrecked roads – they’ve hit cross-channel travel hard. Hovertravel has suspended all its services, while Wightlink has cancelled its Lymington runs. Red Funnel has pulled the plug on car ferry services until at least 5.30pm.
Commuters and tourists are being advised to check the latest updates before travelling.
