Storm Éowyn: York riverside path blocked by fallen tree

Live reporting from The Press covered the incident as it happened, which saw the tree fall just before 1.30pm today (January 24). 

Branches have covered the edge of the path (Image: Harry Booth)

It has covered the path near Scarborough Bridge and the Royal Mail office, with loose branches continuing to fall from nearby trees.

(Image: Harry Booth)

The Ash Tree falls under City of York Council’s responsibility of 30,000 trees that they are responsible for.

The nearby metal fence has been damaged (Image: Harry Booth)

We have contacted them for comment in relation to the clearance of this tree, we will publish their response once we get it.

For more information about the disruption brought by Storm Éowyn, follow our live coverage here.