Storm Ciara: Driver killed by falling tree in Hampshire

The tree fell on to the man's car as he drove near Micheldever, police said

A motorist was killed when a tree fell on to his car while he was driving in high winds, police have said.

The 58-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene near Micheldever, Hampshire, on Sunday.

He was driving his Mercedes from Winchester to Micheldever when the tree fell just before 16:00 GMT, Hampshire Constabulary added.

The A33 was closed for several hours while emergency services attended the scene.

Police said the man's family has been informed.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews worked on the trapped vehicle for four-and-a-half hours.