Trees uprooted - the wrath of Storm Hector

Photo: David Keegan

A tree fell on Bailie Street

The wrath of storm Hector hit the Rochdale borough with forceful winds felling trees on Thursday (14 June).

A tree near the Regal Moon pub in Rochdale centre split, falling across Baillie Street, whilst a tree was uprooted in Middleton at the junction of Byron Road and Boarshaw Road.

The tree on Baillie Street split

The tree on Boarshaw Road, Middleton

The tree at the corner of Byron Road and Boarshaw Road

Rochdale Borough Council’s director of neighbourhoods Mark Widdup said: "The team have been dealing with fallen tree incidents throughout the day as a result of the stormy weather and are working to clear any debris as quickly as possible.

"Five trees have been reported so far as being damaged or uprooted including one on Baillie Street, Rochdale and one at Boarshaw Road, Middleton.”

A tree branch was reportedly partially covering lane one of the M62 just before junction 21, with cars swerving to avoid it.

No injuries have been reported.