More than 1,800 objects are blocking roads across Northern Ireland after Storm Eowyn, according to the UK’s Department of Infrastructure.

It added a “significant” number of roads remain blocked by fallen trees. 

A “significant” number of roads are blocked with fallen trees, branches and debris, which will take time to clear, it added. 

“Staff are on standby to respond to incidents, but our response time is being affected by the adverse conditions and incidents will have to prioritised accordingly. The safety of members of the public and our own staff is paramount,” a spokesman said.



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