Police warning after strong winds bring down trees into Derbyshire roads

“Allow extra time for your journey and be prepared to take alternative routes”

Derbyshire police have been working with the county council after strong winds brought down a number of trees across local roads.

Strong winds saw a number of trees fall into roads across Derbyshire and the Peak District | Derbyshire Police

placeholder image — Strong winds saw a number of trees fall into roads across Derbyshire and the Peak District | Derbyshire Police

Officers from the Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police Safer Neighbourhood Team said they had received numerous reports of trees blocking the road in Hassop, Bakewell and Stoney Middleton.

Police have been working with highways authorities to get roads cleared. | Derbyshire Police

They said: “Police are working together with Highways to try and keep our roads open where possible and get roads cleared.

“Allow extra time for your journey and be prepared to take alternative routes. Most importantly - cut your speed, you don't know if your route beyond the corner is blocked.”