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There was travel chaos in Glasgow today as hurricane-force winds overturned lorries and roads and railway lines were closed across the city. Motorists, many returning to work for the first time after the festive break, were warned not to travel if at all possible by Strathclyde Police.

The Met Office issued a red warning for Central Scotland - the highest level possible - as winds of 91mph were recorded in the city. The 10-lane Kingston Bridge in the centre of the city was closed in both directions shortly before 9am because of the high winds which caused two lorries to overturn, pictured. The bridge, one of the busiest road bridges in Europe, reopened eastbound at 12.30pm.

Drivers were warned the closure would have an impact on other bridge crossings and the Clyde Tunnel. The Erskine Bridge, which links Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire across the River Clyde, and the Tay Road Bridge were both also closed because of the storm-force winds.

Glasgow Airport said there had been a "number of delays and cancellations" and passengers were asked to check with their airline before travelling. All train services from Glasgow Central Higher Level, including trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh, were suspended throughout the morning because of the adverse weather. All trains from Glasgow Queen Street were also cancelled.

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