Dorset storm damage last night: See videos, photos of Arwen aftermath

Major roads across the county were closed, with events also cancelled and train services virtually abandoned as the clear-up began.

Key routes including the A31 near Sturminster Marshall and A35 at Bere Regis were closed throughout the morning. Power lines were brought down on the A31 while the A35 between B3075 Quarr Hill and Sugar Hill was closed due to a fallen tree.

The A357 at Durweston and Shillingstone were also affected by trees down.

Fallen trees and power cables on the A350, affecting the A31 and surrounding areas. Please find alternatve routes. Yellow weather warning remains in place, likely to cause travel disruption and damage. Report travel incidents online 👉 https://t.co/SzAdLTfAhf#StormArwen pic.twitter.com/noY4SXh9LB

— Dorset Council UK (@DorsetCouncilUK) November 27, 2021

Elsewhere, rail passengers faced a day of disruption as trees obstructed the lines in Dorset.

Incidents were reported at Sherborne, Moreton, Branksome where a gazebo was on the line and Brockenhurst, with a spokesperson from South Western Railway advising people not to travel between Bournemouth and Weymouth.

A large tree has fallen onto the train tracks at Pokesdown after high winds. A train coming in the opposite direction has been stopped by crews because of the debris @Bournemouthecho pic.twitter.com/ZNqm7e70WC

— Andrew Goldman (@AndrewDailyEcho) November 27, 2021

At Pokesdown, a huge tree fell on the line, leading to 10 fire crews and police called to the scene. A specialist team were called to remove the tree.

Aftermath of tree falling in Cornelia Crescent, Poole

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Trains able to run were doing so at a reduced speed in some areas due to concern about trees.

The Lymington line was blocked from Brockenhurst after a train hit a tree and required repair.

Across the area, there were also trees down in Poole and Mudeford, with one tree in Bridport sparking a fire after falling onto power cables.

Firefighters from Bridport Fire Station responded to a report of a fallen tree in a field in Walditch at 1.49am today.

Crews saw that the tree had fallen onto the power cables and caught fire.

Picture Bridport Fire Station

And across the county, Arwen forced events to be cancelled including Christchurch Christmas lights switch-on, New Milton's event and Brewery Square in Dorchester which will now take place on Sunday.