Fallen tree causes queues on Botley Road

The branch fell from a tree outside the Beaumont Veterinary Group.

Thames Valley Police stopped traffic travelling in both directions, due to the sheer size of the branch in the middle of the road.

An officer at the scene told the Oxford Mail that the force was called to the incident at about 10.30am.

The fallen tree branch. Picture: Liam Rice

The officer added that Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service had been called to remove the giant branch, while police had been to several other incidents involving fallen trees in the morning.

🌧️ Please take care on the roads this morning due to the heavy rainfall and windy conditions overnight

🌳 We are receiving lots of reports that trees have fallen down, causing obstructions on the roads and there is also standing water in many places. pic.twitter.com/kJlx9qPlHF

— Th👻mes Valley Police (@ThamesVP) October 31, 2021

Traffic entering the city was worse hit, with queues at times stretched back to West Way.

Traffic entering Oxford queued to West Way. Picture: Liam Rice

Meanwhile, many of the barriers where roadworks are taking place near the McDonald’s have been blown over.

Barriers and fences blown over near the McDonald's in West Way. Picture: Liam Rice

West Oxfordshire District Council reported a number of trees had fallen in the district.

A number of trees have fallen across roads in West Oxfordshire. If your journey is essential, please drive with care. You can report a dangerous or fallen tree here - https://t.co/ZWkaljfvPy

This photo shows a tree across the road in Standlake. pic.twitter.com/DuuW27kyci

— West ooOOooxfordshire District Council 👻 (@WodcNews) October 31, 2021

A yellow weather warning was put in place for Oxford yesterday evening and into this morning due to heavy rain and wind.