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Fallen tree blocks George Street as Storm Gerrit hits Aberdeen city centre

Debris falls from The Academy building on Schoolhill resulting in an afternoon road closure.

Fallen tree on George Street in Aberdeen.
Fallen tree on George Street in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

A fallen tree blocked a busy city centre street in Aberdeen as Storm Gerrit descended on the city.

Part of George Street was unpassable as a huge tree has fallen on to the pavement and road on Wednesday afternoon.

The tree has fallen at the top of George Street at the opposite side of the Authentic Romanian Shop.

Tree fallen on George Street, Aberdeen as Storm Gerrit batters the region
The tree has fallen on George Street, Aberdeen as Storm Gerrit batters the region. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Another view of tree fallen on Aberdeen's George Street.
The roots can been seen on the other side of the fallen tree. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

It comes as Storm Gerrit wreaks havoc across the nation as several Met Office yellow weather warnings are in place.

Wind gusts of up to 60mph are expected across most of the north-east with other places across the country expected to reach 70pmh winds.

Police at the Academy shopping centre where the sign fell amid Storm Gerrit.
Police at the Academy shopping centre where the sign fell amid Storm Gerrit. Image: Ross Hempseed.

Schoolhill closed off after sign falls in Storm Gerrit winds

Police were diverting traffic away from Schoolhill in Aberdeen after piece of roofing fell off in the winds.

Officers can be seen outside the Academy building in the city centre with the fallen roof piece on the pavement.

Drivers were being turned away from Schoolhill at the Cowdray Hall for around an hour and a half to allow police to move the debris out of the way of traffic.

The Schoolhill shopping centre sign has fallen in the winds.
The shopping centre sign has fallen in the winds. Image: Ross Hempseed.

Storm Gerrit hits north-east

Most of the north-east has been impacted as drivers are being held in queuing traffic at Tyrebagger, with motorists reporting that police are turning back vehicles on the A96 northbound.

The A92 at Bridge of Don is blocked due to a fallen tree, and speed restrictions are in place across the rail network.

Roads between Stonehaven and Portlethen are described by motorists as “really bad” with motorists forced to drive on the inside lane for a long stretch because of surface water.

To stay up to date with the latest changes in weather, read our Storm Gerrit weather wrap.