Storms cause 609 incidents on Cornwall’s roads

Most of the incidents reported were related to fallen trees, the council said

Highways teams dealt with 609 storm-related incidents on Cornwall's roads between Friday and Monday as wet and windy weather battered the county.

Cornwall Council said 514 emergency calls were made by the public, with 300 logged in three hours during Storm Eunice's peak on Friday.

Cormac, which provides highways services to the council, had teams working across the county.

The council said 389 incidents were related to fallen or unsafe trees.

This tree on Melvill Road, Falmouth, was one of many brought down in the stormy weather

There were also cases of collapsed walls, roof debris and flooded roads.

About 30 roads were closed at any one time, including the A391, A374 and A390, but nearly all reopened by 17:00 GMT on Friday.

The A390 was blocked due to a large fallen tree

The council said more than 59 highways, five landscaping, 12 environment, and eight surfacing and civil engineering teams "worked around the clock" to respond to damage caused by Storm Eunice and then by Storm Franklin.

Councillor Philip Desmonde, portfolio holder for transport, said: "I would like to thank the Cormac teams who have been extremely busy working in challenging and hazardous conditions, as well as partner organisations who supported the response to both storms.

"We are lucky to have such dedicated, passionate and professional people all working together to keep our communities safe."

The council said more than 59 highways, five landscaping, 12 environment, and eight surfacing and civil engineering teams "worked around the clock" to respond to damage caused by the stormy weather