High winds bring tree crashing down in Bridlington

High winds brought this tree crashing down in Bridlington.
This tree blocked a road in Bridlington when it was brought down by high winds. Photo by Christopher HandleyThis tree blocked a road in Bridlington when it was brought down by high winds. Photo by Christopher Handley
This tree blocked a road in Bridlington when it was brought down by high winds. Photo by Christopher Handley

These photos were taken by Christopher Handley who was stuck in traffic when the tree blocked Kingsgate on Friday lunchtime.

It came down between George Street and the junction with Shaftesbury Road.

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This tree blocked a road in Bridlington when it was brought down by high winds. Photo by Christopher HandleyThis tree blocked a road in Bridlington when it was brought down by high winds. Photo by Christopher Handley
This tree blocked a road in Bridlington when it was brought down by high winds. Photo by Christopher Handley
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