UK weather: Lorries topple and Christmas markets shut as gale-force winds sweep across country
Latest updates as weather warnings for ice, wind and rain issued across Scotland and northern England
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Two lorries were blown over and three crashed as strong winds and heavy rain battered Scotland this morning.
It comes as yellow weather warnings for ice, wind and rain were issued by the Met Office across northern England and Scotland, with gusts of up to 50mph forecast.
Edinburgh Christmas Market and Edinburgh Castle were both closed due to the severe weather.
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The wet and windy conditions sweeping across the UK are expected to last until Thursday, when Britons go to the polls.
“It will be very wet mainly in southern parts of England on Thursday,” the Met Office said.
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Surface flooding disrupting commuters in Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has warned that surface flooding is already disrupting many commuters' journeys. And there is a risk of further flooding as the rain continues.
SEPA said: "A band of persistent and heavy rain is again affecting large parts of western, southern, and central Scotland. This is currently causing surface water flooding affecting the transport network.
"Localised flooding is also possible from rivers responding to the heavy rainfall throughout the day. Typical impacts could include localised flooding of low lying land, roads, and individual properties, and disruption to travel."
Glasgow train services disrupted as power lines damaged
Train services via Glasgow Central are facing disruption after damage to overhead wires, ScotRail said.
Gales to hit Wales, Northern Ireland and northern England
Further gales are likely to hit Wales, Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland this evening, the Met Office said.
That's all today for our live coverage of the latest UK weather forecasts.
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