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.
Wide spread disruption continues as schools were forced to close and homes were left without power on Friday morning.
Gusts of up to 80mph are expected during the extreme weather, causing a potential ‘danger to life’ from flying debris.
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.
Police have confirmed the driver was taken to hospital following the crash. The extent of their injuries is not known.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving a bus on the A90 near to Fraserburgh, around 6.50am on Friday, February 17.
“The driver attended the hospital for treatment.”
High winds have damaged the roof at Burnside Primary School, Carnoustie, as Angus Council said they would need to assess the impact of damage and contact families.
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"
The scaffolding outside a flat block in Elphinstone Court, Aberdeen, was also damaged and knocked down during the storm as police officers responding were spotted outside the property.
Residents in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, were also left shocked to wake up this morning and discover a tree toppled on top of their car.
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.
While social media users spotted a trampoline 'mid takeoff' in Midlothian this morning during the extreme weather.
One said: "Spotted this trampoline mid takeoff in Midlothian this morning and well expect it being shot down as an enemy UFO over Yorkshire by 9am."
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.
There is also a danger of large waves on the North Sea coast “as well as a chance of some damage to buildings and infrastructure”.
Met Office chief meteorologist Andy Page said: “Storm Otto will bring high winds and rain to the UK, with some northern parts of Scotland and the north-east of England likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph. Warnings have been issued and could be updated as Storm Otto develops.
“There’s a chance of travel disruption and high-sided vehicles could be particularly prone to disrupted plans in this set-up.
“There’s associated rain with Storm Otto, with 40-50mm of rain likely to fall over parts of western Scotland."
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