Storm Bert claims second victim as man killed by tree falling onto car

The man in his 60s has died after his car was hit by a falling tree on the A34 southbound carriageway between Kings Worthy and Winnall in Hampshire - police have asked witnesses to come forward

A second victim has died from the impacts of Storm Bert after a man in his 60s being killed by a tree falling onto a car.

The incident unfolded on the A34 southbound between Kings Worthy and Winnall at around 8am this morning. A statement from Hampshire Constabulary read: "We are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a fatal incident on the A34 this morning (23/11).Police were called at 7.47am to a report that a tree had fallen on a car on the A34 southbound carriageway, between Kings Worthy and Winnall.

"A driver of a black Mercedes E350 - a man in his 60s - was confirmed deceased at the scene. His family have been informed by our officers. A silver Skoda Kodiaq was also damaged but no other injuries were reported. Lengthy lane closures have been in place while emergency services work at the scene and we want to thank motorists for their patience. We would now like to speak to anyone with information about this incident and particularly anyone with relevant dash cam footage."

It comes after another man died in the early hours of Saturday morning when his car ‘spun off the road’ in icy conditions and ploughed into a wall. The accident, which happened just before 1am, came as temperatures plunged and Storm Bert swept in. The 34-year-old died at the scene after his Renault Captur collided with the stone wall in Shipley, West Yorks. The victim, from Bradford, West Yorks, has not been named. Police today remained at the scene carrying out their investigations amid heavy snowfall.

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