Two Killed by Falling Trees as Storm Boelo Brings Severe Weather to the UK

According to BBC UK, two men died on Sunday due to trees falling during the ongoing severe weather associated with Storm Boelo across the UK.

A man in his 20s was pronounced deceased in north London after a falling tree struck the vehicle he was driving. This incident occurred after a 60-year-old man died in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

As of 15:00 GMT on Sunday afternoon, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) stated that the harsh weather affecting the UK had left 161,400 properties without electricity. The ENA also noted that dangerous conditions were hindering network engineers' ability to safely begin repairs for those without power.

The Metropolitan Police responded to reports on Dollis Road in Finchley around 12:40 GMT regarding a tree falling onto a moving car, and the man was declared dead at the scene. Chief Inspector Guy Ellwood of the North West Command Unit expressed that the incident was deeply tragic and offered thoughts to the young man's loved ones.

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed that they dispatched incident response officers, paramedics from their hazardous area response team, and a trauma team from London's Air Ambulance to the location.

Previously, Police Scotland reported that a man died after being struck by a falling tree in an area near Castle Douglas in the south.

During Storm Boelo and the preceding Storm Austen, which impacted the UK on Friday, the ENA reported that 838,700 properties nationwide experienced power outages.

Wind gusts reached a peak of 85mph in Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, on Sunday morning, while gusts of 84mph were recorded in both Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides and Capel Curig in north Wales.

An amber wind warning from the Met Office remained in effect until 21:00 on Sunday across Scotland and parts of northern England. Additionally, a yellow warning covering areas including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, parts of the East and West Midlands, and North Wales also expired at 21:00.

The Met Office advised the public to remain indoors as much as possible, and if venturing out, to avoid walking or sheltering near buildings and trees.

The strongest wind gusts continued to move eastward across the UK on Sunday.

Four flood warnings were active for sections of England and Wales on Sunday, while Scotland had 17 flood warnings in place. High rainfall was documented in the Scottish Highlands, with Cluanie Inn recording a peak of 130mm.

Scottish government ministers and officials convened on Sunday afternoon to discuss the effects of Storm Boelo. The Scottish government stated that although conditions might improve later on Sunday, there is a possibility of adverse weather returning in the coming days.

Police reported that in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, two women were transported to the hospital after being hit by a fallen tree at approximately 12:50 GMT on Sunday.

The towns along the Clyde coast in Scotland were particularly affected by the severe weather. The main Skelmorlie to Largs road sustained significant damage, and several businesses in Largs were flooded overnight on Saturday.

In Gourock, a boat was found on the side of the road, and reports indicated power outages in Girvan throughout Sunday.

In Dumbarton, on the north bank of the River Clyde, Muhammad Zubair Ashraf's mobile phone shop was flooded overnight. He estimated the damage caused to be between £5,000 and £10,000 and expressed being heartbroken over the extent of the losses.

Travel across the country has been impacted, with police in Scotland advising against non-essential road travel.

Ferry services have been affected, some flights to and from Belfast, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dublin airports have been cancelled, and train services throughout the UK have experienced disruptions.