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Cathy Owen

Storm Eunice 88mph winds blow over lorries on M4

Two lorries have been blown over on the M4 as Storm Eunice batters Wales.

Traffic was being held on the motorway between Porthcawl and Margam as gusts of 90mph hit Wales and emergency services dealt with the overturned lorries. A witness at the scene said work was underway to get one of the lorry drivers out of his cab. It has happened on the westbound carriageway of the motorway.

People have been advised to stay at home as the storm passes through Wales — you can follow live updates on Storm Eunice here. A rare red danger to life warning has been issued by the Met Office for much of south and south-east Wales. The whole of Wales is also covered by an amber weather warning for winds of up to 80mph.

The lorry is blown over on the M4 between Pyle and Margam (Athena Picture Agency Limited)
Two lorries have been blown over and the M4 was closed as emergency services worked at the scene (Jon Richardson)
Lorries have been blown over on the M4 near Bridgend (Jon Richardson)

Just before 11am it was announced that the Second Severn Crossing was closing because of the conditions. It means that for the first time ever both Severn Crossing have been closed. The M48 Severn Crossing was closed earlier on Friday.

Winds of up to 100mph and flood warnings are in place across Wales for the storm on Friday, February 18. More details here. Storm Eunice is set to be one of the "most impactful storms to affect southern and central parts of the UK for a few years."

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