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Power station tower knocked down by Storm Eunice on Isle of Grain

15:56, 18 February 2022

updated: 18:43, 18 February 2022

These were the dramatic scenes as a chimney at a power station collapsed as Storm Eunice wreaked havoc.

High winds took out the middle tower at the station on the Isle Of Grain.

The moment the chimney collapsed was caught on film

Pictures from the scene show the damage left. Staff have not yet been told when they will be able to return.

The building is the latest to fall victim to Storm Eunice with lorries toppling over and trees being uprooted.

A Uniper spokesman said: "A weather-related incident has occurred at Grain power station, during storm Eunice.

"We can confirm that there are no casualties and there is no risk to the local community. However, it has caused some damage on site and the power station has been temporarily taken offline as a precaution."

A rare red 'danger to life' weather warning was in place across the county until 3pm, with more high winds expected until at least 9pm.

It's the first time the Met Office has ever issued the highest wind warning for the county.

People have been advised to work from home and only travel "if absolutely necessary" due to the harsh weather.

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