Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
Storm Boelo has caused severe weather across the UK, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old man in Scotland and widespread power outages for over 160,000 properties. Emergency services and engineers are facing difficult conditions as they work to restore power and manage flood risks.
Why it matters
The storm highlights the ongoing impact of extreme weather events on infrastructure and public safety in the United Kingdom.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Storm Boelo has hit Scotland and the north of England the hardest
A 60-year-old man has died after being hit by a falling tree in southern Scotland as Storm Boelo continues to bring severe weather to the UK.
Police Scotland said the man was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway at about 10:30 on Sunday.
The harsh weather battering the UK had left 161,400 properties without power as of 15:00 GMT on Sunday afternoon, the Energy Networks Association (ENA) said.
Those still without electricity have faced delays as the dangerous conditions were "limiting network engineers' opportunities to safely start the work", the ENA added.
During Storm Boelo and the earlier Storm Austen, which hit the UK on Friday, 838,700 properties across the country faced power cuts, according to the ENA.
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