A man lost his life when a tree fell onto a caravan during the recent Storm Goretti in Cornwall. The tragic incident took place in the Mawgan area of Helston on Thursday evening, as reported by Devon and Cornwall Police. The storm brought powerful winds of up to 99mph to the region.
Authorities confirmed that the man, in his 50s, passed away in the accident, with no suspicion of foul play. The victim’s family has been notified of the tragic event.
The Met Office issued a rare red wind warning for parts of the South West on Thursday, along with amber and yellow alerts for snow, ice, wind, and rain across the UK.
Emergency services responded to the scene in Helston after the tree fell onto the caravan, leading to the man’s demise. Efforts to safely remove the tree and conduct further investigations were undertaken.
Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in effect in various parts of the UK. The Met Office predicts improving conditions on Saturday with some sunny intervals, but warns of possible wintry showers and snow in northern regions and Wales.
Following a brief calm period on Saturday, another weather front is expected to bring disruptive snow on Sunday, particularly in Scotland and northern England. Accumulation of snow is anticipated, potentially causing further disruptions in affected areas.