Storm Bert closes main UK attraction in addition to 8 extra parks in climate ’emergency’
A Winter Wonderland attraction has been temporarily shut down due to safety concerns as Storm Bert brings dangerous high winds.
Eight other parks in London have also been closed today as the deadly storm continues to wreak havoc. The Winter Wonderland event at Hyde Park is expected to reopen on Monday when weather conditions improve.
A spokesperson said: “All affected ticket holders have been contacted directly. The safety of our visitors and staff are our top priority and we are sorry for any disappointment caused. With better weather forecast in the coming week, we anticipate operating as normal from Monday, and look forward to welcoming guests again soon. Please keep an eye on our official channels for further updates.”
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As Storm Bert – which has already claimed three lives – continues to batter the UK, over 200 flood alerts have been issued.
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On Saturday, a 34 year old man tragically died after his car “spun off the road” in icy conditions and crashed into a wall in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Another man in his 60s was killed when a tree fell onto his vehicle in Hampshire around 7.45am.
A fatal collision occurred between a silver Toyota Corolla and a dark grey Hyundai i30 Active on the A45 near Flore in Nottinghamshire, prompting police to appeal for witnesses, reports the Mirror.
The Met Office has warned of the potential for fast flowing or deep floodwater to pose a serious risk to life on Sunday, following heavy rain and strong winds that have swept across much of the country. A yellow wind warning is now in effect for large parts of England, with gusts expected to reach up to 65mph in some areas.
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Additionally, a yellow warning for rain remains active for much of the southwest of England, where the Met Office has cautioned that some communities may become isolated due to flooded roads. Numerous red flood warnings have been issued, indicating expected flooding and advising residents and business owners to take immediate action.
West Midlands Fire Service reported that its crews rescued an individual trapped in a car stranded in floodwater in Walsall on Sunday morning. The most severely affected areas have experienced significant rainfall overnight, with flood alerts primarily focused in Wales, and the south-west and north-west of England.
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