Storm Boelo Kills Man in Scotland as Flooding and Power Cuts Hit UK
A 60-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree in Scotland on Sunday, October 25, as Storm Boelo brought powerful winds, flooding and widespread travel disruption to the United Kingdom.
Police Scotland said the incident happened on a minor road at Mid Kelton, near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, at around 10:30 a.m. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Around 82,600 properties across Britain were without electricity on Sunday morning, according to the Energy Networks Association. Wind gusts reached 84 mph in Argyll and Bute.
Coastal flooding affected Largs in western Scotland, while fallen trees, flooding and strong winds disrupted rail services, flights, ferries and roads.
The Met Office warned of dangerous conditions from flying debris and large coastal waves, with amber wind warnings covering parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
