TREES blown over by Storm Imogen's gale-force winds have left train lines and roads blocked.

There are currently delays of 45 minutes on trains to Reading due to a fallen tree blocking the line between Ascot and Martins Heron station. 

The line towards Reading is still blocked, with the London-bound trains on the line limited to 5mph for safety.

Delays are expected to continue until around 2pm with staff set to send regular updates.

South West Trains have advised passengers to use Great Western Railway between Reading and Guildford/Basingstoke/London Paddington as alternative routes. 

 



Lines through Sunningdale were blocked for over an hour this afternoon after a tree fell on the line.

 


 

 


 

 


 

Trains running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 mins or terminated at and started back from Virginia Water.

 


 

Disruption is expected until 6pm. 

 

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In Sindlesham, Mole Road is fully blocked by a further fallen tree.

Darren Deer posted a picture on social media showing the tree completely covering the road, blocking it in both directions. 

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Berkshire was warned to prepare for gale-force winds and rain today as Storm Imogen sweeps across the south east. 

A yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office warning residents across Bracknell, Wokingham and Ascot of strong winds which could reach upto 60 or 70mph.

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Loddon.

It said: "Property flooding is not currently expected, however river levels on the Lower River Loddon are still very high and are continuing to rise slowly following recent rainfall."

Low lying land and roads are at risk of flooding, especially around Arborfield, Sindlesham and Winnersh.

While the winds are expected to ease later this afternoon and through the evening, residents have been told to be aware of fallen trees or power cables.

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