03/01/2012

Severe Winds Cause Chaos

The Met Office has predicted severe gales across Northern Ireland today.

Gusts of over 90 mph may hit some areas and a severe weather warning has been announced for Tuesday.

Many roads have been closed because of trees falling and a number of power lines have also been damaged.

Roads have been closed in Belfast, Coleraine, Londonderry, Lurgan, Downpatrick and Omagh.

The Foyle Bridge in Derry is closed and some bus and train services have been disrupted.

All ferries between Larne and Cairnryan have been suspended until further notice.

(CD/GK)

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