Porsche crushed by fallen tree in Harrogate as Storm Otto hits region

As the North East and North Yorkshire get hit with 75mph winds, which has caused schools to close, public transport to be affected, and roads to be impacted, a picture of a luxury Porsche has been circulated after it was crushed underneath a tree. 

The storm will move east across the far north of the UK from the early hours of Friday morning, bringing gusts in excess of 75mph.

Read more: Storm Otto Live: North East hit by winds of 75mph

The Met Office has said the high winds will mean travel disruption and possible damage to buildings in places and warned the drivers of high-sided vehicles to be careful.

It said there is also a danger of large waves on the North Sea coast “as well as a chance of some damage to buildings and infrastructure”.

The Porsche crushed underneath the tree in Harrogate (Image: CHARLIE LOWE)

Yellow weather warnings for wind have been issued for the whole of the North East.

The detailed warning explains that there could be “injuries and danger to life from flying debris” and “some damage to building, such as tiles blown from roofs”.

The warning is from 5am to 2pm.

Met Office chief meteorologist Andy Page said: “Storm Otto will bring high winds and rain to the UK, with some northern parts of Scotland and the north-east of England likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph. Warnings have been issued and could be updated as Storm Otto develops.

“There’s a chance of travel disruption and high-sided vehicles could be particularly prone to disrupted plans in this set-up.

“There’s associated rain with Storm Otto, with 40-50mm of rain likely to fall over parts of western Scotland.”

Amid all of the weather issues, an image of a Porsche crushed by a tree in Harrogate was shared online - with people calling the incident "a costly bill" and a "devastating picture".

The image is believed to have been taken on Granby Road in Harrogate - and it happened through the evening.

More to follow.