A road has been closed after tree fell and damaged power cables.

The incident happened at 8.45am today on the A148 Lynn Road in East Rudham.

The tree split in half blocking both lanes and brought down electricity cables with it.

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Police are at the scene while work takes place to safely clear the tree and cables. 

People in the area have reported losing power in their homes as a result of the incident.

Highways teams have set up a signed diversion.

Parts of the county are facing strong winds today as Storm Lilian batters England and Wales. 

The Environment Agency has issued flood risk alerts for parts of the north Norfolk coast including Wells-next-the-sea due to higher tides and the weather.