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Emily Withers

Storm Eunice: Three roofs blow off houses and crash into neighbouring properties

Houses and cars have been damaged after three roofs were blown away in Newport due to Storm Eunice.

Police were called to the scene in Christchurch Road, Newport, after incident on Friday, February 18.

The road is closed due to ongoing damage and debris and people are being advised to avoid the area.

See all the latest live updates on the storm here and find all our Storm Eunice content in one place here.

Gwent Police tweeted: "Christchurch Road, Newport, is currently closed due to ongoing damage and debris on the road as a result of Storm Eunice. Please avoid the area if possible."


A Gwent Police spokesman later said: "We were called to Christchurch Road, Newport, at around 10.45am on Friday after receiving reports that the roofs of three properties had fallen down.

"No injuries were reported and damage was caused to two cars."

This comes as parts of Wales are under a "rare" red alert as Storm Eunice hits the country.

Winds of up to 100mph and flood warnings are in place across Wales for the storm on Friday, February 18.

Just before 11am on Friday the Second Severn Crossing on the M4 was closed meaning that for the first time ever both crossings have been shut.

Incidents of fallen trees and damage to houses across Wales are being reported as the storm continues while thousands of people have been affected by power cuts.

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