Storm Boelo leaves 82,600 customers without power across UK areas

Storm Boelo caused widespread power cuts and travel disruption across northern Britain and Northern Ireland, while a falling tree killed a 60-year-old man in Scotland, authorities said. Power companies were still working to restore service on October 26, with thousands of customers remaining without electricity across affected areas. Police Scotland said the man was struck by a falling tree near Mid Kelton at about 10:30 a.m. on October 25 and died at the scene. The force said there were no suspicious circumstances and that a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal. A separate report said two women were struck by a falling tree in Aberfeldy and were believed to be receiving hospital treatment. The Energy Networks Association said on the morning of October 26 that engineers had restored power to 344,900 customers and 82,600 remained disconnected across affected areas. The figures cover a later UK-wide snapshot than the regional updates issued on October 25. In Scotland, SSEN reported just over 24,000 customer properties affected at 11 a.m. on October 25, while SP Energy Networks reported about 6,000 homes without power. Northern Powergrid said 42,000 customers...