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Much of Wales battered by gales Much of Wales battered by gales
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Gales of up to 55mph have battered parts of north Wales, bringing down trees and blocking roads.Gales of up to 55mph have battered parts of north Wales, bringing down trees and blocking roads.
One person was hurt when a marquee collapsed in Caerwys, Flintshire, and rail services were affected after a train hit a tree near Wrexham.One person was hurt when a marquee collapsed in Caerwys, Flintshire, and rail services were affected after a train hit a tree near Wrexham.
There are warnings of severe gales in north and mid Wales, and speed restrictions on the Britannia Bridge between Anglesey and the mainland.There are warnings of severe gales in north and mid Wales, and speed restrictions on the Britannia Bridge between Anglesey and the mainland.
Irish Sea ferry services between Fishguard and Rosslare were also hit.Irish Sea ferry services between Fishguard and Rosslare were also hit.
Bad weather also forced the postponement of the second leg of a powerboat race from Plymouth to Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.Bad weather also forced the postponement of the second leg of a powerboat race from Plymouth to Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.
The Round Britain Race began on Saturday and was due in Milford on Sunday, but organisers called off the leg with waves forecast to reach about 9m (29ft) in the Bristol Channel.The Round Britain Race began on Saturday and was due in Milford on Sunday, but organisers called off the leg with waves forecast to reach about 9m (29ft) in the Bristol Channel.
The storms also hit northern England, the Midlands and East Anglia.The storms also hit northern England, the Midlands and East Anglia.
Strong gusts affected the Llyn Peninsula and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said strong winds caused problems with a number of trees blown down.Strong gusts affected the Llyn Peninsula and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said strong winds caused problems with a number of trees blown down.
Arriva Trains said its 1130 Wrexham to Bidston service struck a tree on the line.Arriva Trains said its 1130 Wrexham to Bidston service struck a tree on the line.
No-one was hurt but the five passengers were bussed to their destinations, according to a spokesman.No-one was hurt but the five passengers were bussed to their destinations, according to a spokesman.
Taken to hospitalTaken to hospital
Three trains were cancelled and no services are running in either direction, although it was hoped the line could reopen later.Three trains were cancelled and no services are running in either direction, although it was hoped the line could reopen later.
Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after the vehicle they were in collided with a tree on the A5 just after midday.Two adults and two children were taken to hospital after the vehicle they were in collided with a tree on the A5 just after midday.
North Wales fire crews from Wrexham and Corwen went to the scene after receiving the call at 1212 BST.North Wales fire crews from Wrexham and Corwen went to the scene after receiving the call at 1212 BST.
Branches of a tree smashed through the roof of a house in Bracken Court, Coedpoeth, Wrexham, although nobody was thought to have been injured.
Trees blocked roads in Penley, near Wrexham, in Llanberis, Gwynedd, and on the A548 in Llanfairtalhaiarn, Conwy.Trees blocked roads in Penley, near Wrexham, in Llanberis, Gwynedd, and on the A548 in Llanfairtalhaiarn, Conwy.
Firefighters were also called to the collapsed marquee in Caerwys at 1100 BST.Firefighters were also called to the collapsed marquee in Caerwys at 1100 BST.
They were also called about branch debris on the road at Maes Esgob, at Dyserth, Flintshire, at 1033 BST.They were also called about branch debris on the road at Maes Esgob, at Dyserth, Flintshire, at 1033 BST.
Crews were also called to Neville Crescent, in Llandudno, at 0930 BST and pulled down some loose scaffolding boards.Crews were also called to Neville Crescent, in Llandudno, at 0930 BST and pulled down some loose scaffolding boards.
North Wales Police were called about a cable which came down in Malltraeth, Anglesey.North Wales Police were called about a cable which came down in Malltraeth, Anglesey.
A 30mph speed limit was in place on the Britannia Bridge linking Anglesey to the mainland.A 30mph speed limit was in place on the Britannia Bridge linking Anglesey to the mainland.
Stena Line cancelled its 1130 and 1830 BST sailings between Fishguard and Rosslare because of the bad weather.Stena Line cancelled its 1130 and 1830 BST sailings between Fishguard and Rosslare because of the bad weather.
• A coastguard team was on its way to Stackpole Head in Pembrokeshire after a report of two stranded dolphins, believed to be caught in nets.• A coastguard team was on its way to Stackpole Head in Pembrokeshire after a report of two stranded dolphins, believed to be caught in nets.
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