Storm Claudio: Traffic diversions as power lines down at Richhill

Drivers have been warned of diversions after a power line fell due to high winds in Richhill, Co Armagh.
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Storm Claudio which has been battering much of Northern Ireland has caused flooding and tree damage in various locations.

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A torrential early morning downpour led police to issue a warning to drivers. Pic Colm Lenaghan/PacemakerA torrential early morning downpour led police to issue a warning to drivers. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
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A PSNI spokesperson said: “The Corcreevy Road in Richhill is closed in both directions due to a fallen power line. Diversions are in place.”

The Met Office had issued wind and rain warnings for most of Wednesday as the storm passed across the country from the west.