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Sign and trees falls as strong winds hit south Wales | Sign and trees falls as strong winds hit south Wales |
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A shop sign has fallen in strong winds, injuring one person, and a number of trees are also reported to have been blown down across south Wales. | A shop sign has fallen in strong winds, injuring one person, and a number of trees are also reported to have been blown down across south Wales. |
A South Wales Police spokeswoman said one person suffered minor injuries when the sign fell at about 12:30 BST in Penarth. | A South Wales Police spokeswoman said one person suffered minor injuries when the sign fell at about 12:30 BST in Penarth. |
One tree fell in Brynmill Lane, Swansea, smashing on to a car. | One tree fell in Brynmill Lane, Swansea, smashing on to a car. |
It came as the Met office issued a yellow warning of wind for south and west Wales. | |
The warning, in place until 23:55 BST on Saturday, said some areas could see winds of up to 50-60 mph. | |
The Met office's website said: "The public should be aware that this could lead to difficult driving conditions and perhaps some disruption to outdoor activities." | |
South Wales Police said officers attended the Brynmill Lane tree fall at 13:54 BST and there were no injuries reported. | |
A spokesman added that they were getting numerous calls about fallen trees | |
The fire service said trees had also come down in Cardiff Bay, Abercynon, Llanover, Tonyrefail and Llantrisant. | The fire service said trees had also come down in Cardiff Bay, Abercynon, Llanover, Tonyrefail and Llantrisant. |
In the case of the shop sign, South Wales Fire Service made the area safe and a Vale of Glamorgan council structural engineer was called in. |