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Man dies after tree falls during Storm Boelo

Published 25 October 2026

A 60-year-old man died after a tree fell on him in Dumfries and Galloway during Storm Boelo, Police Scotland said. He was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident on a road at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances and that a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Storm Boelo brought severe winds, heavy rain and disruption to transport and services across parts of the United Kingdom. The Energy Networks Association said more than 82,000 customers were without power on Sunday, while 344,900 had been reconnected since Storm Austen began on Friday. The association said dangerous conditions were limiting engineers’ ability to begin restoration work safely. The Met Office said an amber wind warning would remain in place until 9 p.m. Sunday across Scotland and parts of northern England. A wider yellow wind warning was also in effect. Forecasters warned of hazards from strong winds, including flying debris, and urged people to stay indoors as much as possible. Transport was disrupted by the weather, with some flights cancelled or diverted and rail services affected. Police warned against unnecessary road journeys, while ferry...

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