Strong winds cause travel disruption

STRONG winds which have battered Northern Ireland overnight are causing disruption around Lisburn this morning.

By The Newsroom

Published 3rd Jan 2012, 08:04 BST

Police are urging motorists to exercise extreme care as fallen trees and debris have blocked many roads.

Manse Road in Crumlin is closed due to a fallen tree and the Upper Malone Road from its junction with Dunmurry Lane is also closed.

There are also reports of a fallen tree on the Fort Road near Ballylesson.

You can get emergency information on road conditions by visiting the Trafficwatch NI site at http://www.trafficwatchni.com/sections/default.asp?secid=8