TREES have come crashing down across Dorset as strong winds from Storm Austen cause disruption across the area.
Roads, railway lines and public spaces have been affected across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown and Wimborne on Friday, October 23.
Here are the fallen trees reported across the area so far.
Cranborne Road, Wimborne
A tree has been reported down on Cranborne Road, just past Honeybrook Farm.
Fisherman's Walk, Bournemouth
Two trees were reportedly blown down at Fisherman's Walk.
One eyewitness said they watched as both trees came crashing down in the strong winds.
Ringwood Road, Ferndown
A fallen tree was reported to have blocked Ringwood Road near Golf Links Road, with police attending the scene.
Motorists were advised to use Wimborne Road West instead, but the road was later reported to have reopened.
Mallard Close, Bournemouth
A tree was reported to have crashed onto a car in Mallard Close.
Beechey Road, Bournemouth
Reports of a large tree down blocking Beechey Road near the Nuffield Hospital
Sandford Park, Wareham
An oak tree was reportedly brought down near Sandford Holiday Park and is blocking the road.
Stapehill Road, Canford Bottom
A large branch from an oak tree reportedly crashed through the fence of a horse field on the Stapehill Road side.
The town council was reported to have attended.
Whitelegg Way, Northbourne
A tree was reported down on Whitelegg Way, heading towards Northbourne Roundabout.
Magna Road and Queen Anne Drive
A tree was reported down around Magna Road and Queen Anne Drive, near the Canford Magna traffic lights and Stoats Hill horse field.
The road was reportedly still passable, although traffic was moving slowly and having to use one lane.
Tricketts Cross and Ferndown
The road between Tricketts Cross roundabout and Ferndown was reportedly closed because of a fallen tree.
Traffic was reported to be backing up along Wimborne Road while services attended.
Dorset Council's live travel information showed slow traffic on the A348 Ringwood Road between Bear Cross and Ferndown on Friday afternoon.
Merley Lane and Gravel Hill, Poole
Another tree was reported down at the bottom of Merley Lane, near the Gravel Hill end.
The incident was reported to the council.
Winton Recreation Ground, Bournemouth
A fallen tree was also pictured at Winton Recreation Ground in Bournemouth.
Richmond Park Avenue, Bournemouth
A tree was reportedly brought down onto cars in Richmond Park Avenue.
Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe
Another fallen tree was reported near the junction of Hinton Wood Avenue and Carisbrooke Way in Highcliffe.
Burley, New Forest
Storm Austen also brought down an oak tree on Chapel Lane in Burley, blocking the road for several hours.
Branches from the tree caused minor damage to a stable block, while telephone wires were also cut. Contractors attended to cut up and clear the tree.
Bournemouth and Poole railway
Multiple fallen trees have caused major disruption to railway services across the area.
According to South Western Railway, an initial tree between Poole and Bournemouth was removed and repairs were carried out before another tree fell in the same area.
A further tree then fell near Holton Heath station, blocking the line from Wareham towards Bournemouth.
Another tree came down on the railway at Christchurch, blocking the line from Bournemouth towards Brockenhurst.
Public reports also confirmed fallen trees around Bournemouth and Holton Heath.
Disruption was expected to continue until 6pm, with rail replacement buses brought in and passengers warned to allow extra time for their journeys.
Allen View Car Park, Wimborne
Storm Austen also brought down a tree on top of four cars.
Dragoon Way, Christchurch
A large tree came down at the end of Dragoon Way, Christchurch.
A resident said: "The tree hit a FedEx Vehicle and squashed the cab, but the driver was at the rear at the time and uninjured.
"It missed cars on the other side. People living in Bailey Lodge cannot get in or out."
Have you spotted a fallen tree?
Have you seen a tree brought down by Storm Austen?
We want to hear from you as strong winds continue to cause disruption across Dorset.
Send us your pictures and tell us where the tree has fallen, when you spotted it and whether the road or pavement is blocked.
If it is unsafe, keep your distance and do not put yourself at risk to take a photograph.
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