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SCIENCE · BBC Science · 2026-10-25 · editor 9/10 · 1 min read fact-checked

Man Killed by Falling Tree as Storm Boelo Hits UK

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A 60-year-old man died on Sunday after being struck by a falling tree near Castle Douglas in southern Scotland. The incident occurred as Storm Boelo brought extreme weather, including 85mph wind gusts, to Scotland and northern England.

Over 82,000 customers remain without power, with engineers struggling to access damaged networks. Amber and yellow wind warnings persist until 21:00, with officials reporting travel disruptions, cancelled ferries, and flight delays. The Met Office has advised the public to remain indoors, while flood warnings have been issued for parts of Scotland, England, and Wales.

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