POLICE are warning to drivers in Wiltshire to be careful on the roads this morning due to the strong winds.

They have had more than 15 reports of trees fallen into the roads, as well as branches and debris.

A 12ft trampoline was also blown into a hedge in Cricklade this morning and several roads in Marlborough and Purton are completely blocked.

Longleat has also closed its iceskating rink because of the winds and will review the conditions at midday.

A police spokesman said: “Please go careful if you are driving around Wiltshire this morning, especially in rural areas.

"There are several trees down, as well as branches and debris in the roads due to high winds.

"In most cases the local council were called to remove/chop up the trees.   

"Our Crime and Communications Centre is continuing to receive calls this morning reporting fallen trees." 
 

The calls received were:

  • Shortly after midnight, A345 at Salisbury between The Beehive and High Post - tree down.
  • 3.03am, westbound carriageway, A27 at Whiteparish - fallen tree.
  • 4.35am, Chalcot Lane, Warminster - tree down.
  • 6.42am, B4019 as you approach Blunsdon - trees/branches across carriageway.
  • 7am, A420 near Marshfield - several large trees down.
  • 7.27am, North Wraxall and Ford, near Chippenham - trees down.
  • 7.29am, Church Street, Purton - trees down, road completely blocked.
  • 8.18am, Manton, Marlborough - tree down, road completely blocked.
  • 8.30am, B4019 between the Freke Arms and Cold Harbour, Blunsdon - branches in carriageway. 
  • 8.44am, Beech Hanger, Cholderton, Amesbury - tree down, road completely blocked.
  • 8.48am, B4040, Leigh, Cricklade - 12 ft trampoline in hedge near roadside. Later secured by owner.
  • 9am, M4 near to Junction 15 - debris on carriageway.
  • 9am, Near St Peter's Church, Quemerford, Calne - tree in road and telephone cables. Road closed at Stockley Lane and Blacklands.
  • 9.21am, Stoneover Lane, Royal Wootton Bassett - tree down.
  • 9.22am, between Ansty and Ludwell on the A30 - tree down.
  • 9.27am, Jaggards Lane in Corsham - tree down.
  • 10.10am, A345 at Marlborough - tree down.