Storm Isha is seeing winds of up to 60mph and a major route out of the city is shut due to a fallen tree.

Preston Police are on the scene at the A583 Riversway at the junction with Pedders Way in Ashton-on-Ribble.

The road is shut due to a fallen tree and police are diverting drivers via Pedders Lane and Blackpool Road. The tree fell shortly after 10pm on Sunday (21 January).

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The route into the city is not affected and the A583 Preston-bound remains open.

An amber weather warning for strong winds is in force until 12noon on Monday (22 January).

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