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| Travellers are hit by 70mph winds | Travellers are hit by 70mph winds |
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| High winds have caused travel chaos across the north of England, with major roads closed as gusts reached 70mph. | High winds have caused travel chaos across the north of England, with major roads closed as gusts reached 70mph. |
| A stretch of the M6 in Cumbria was closed after at least six accidents on a stretch between Kirkby Lonsdale and Shap, but has now reopened. | A stretch of the M6 in Cumbria was closed after at least six accidents on a stretch between Kirkby Lonsdale and Shap, but has now reopened. |
| Northern Rail reported delays between Newcastle and Hexham after a tree fell on the line at Wylam, Northumberland. | Northern Rail reported delays between Newcastle and Hexham after a tree fell on the line at Wylam, Northumberland. |
| Elsewhere, minor roads were affected by fallen trees and debris. Police urged drivers to travel only if necessary. | Elsewhere, minor roads were affected by fallen trees and debris. Police urged drivers to travel only if necessary. |
| Delay journeys | |
| Also in Northumberland, the A68 was closed in both directions due to fallen tree near Kiln Pit Hill. | Also in Northumberland, the A68 was closed in both directions due to fallen tree near Kiln Pit Hill. |
| A spokesman for the Highways Agency in Cumbria said: "We had about six incidents in the early hours alone on the M6. | |
| "We've basically had to deal with lorries being blown over and blocking carriageways. | |
| "The police asked us to close it totally for a time and we are asking people to delay their journeys if possible and keep an eye on the weather. | |
| "We are not expecting the situation to improve until the afternoon." | |
| The high winds and raid were expected to move south during the day. | |
| Have you been affected by the high winds? Has your journey been disrupted? You can send us your experiences using the form below: | Have you been affected by the high winds? Has your journey been disrupted? You can send us your experiences using the form below: |
| You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial +44 (0)7725 100 100. | You can send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via MMS please dial +44 (0)7725 100 100. |
| Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
| Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |