Trees fall on cars and block roads and train lines as Storm Eunice batters Greater Manchester

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Trees have been felled across Greater Manchester as Storm Eunice causes damage and disruption.

Dramatic pictures show how gale force winds have brought down trees, landing on cars and blocking roads.

A large tree has fallen onto two cars, a BMW and a Renault Clio, on Scarsdale Road in Victoria Park, south Manchester, and blocked the road.

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A huge tree has fallen on a road near Manchester Airport.

The tree damaged a brick wall and has blocked Bailey Lane in Wythenshawe.

While disruption has also been caused at Trafford Park after a large tree fell and blocked a busy access route at the industrial park.

A witness said the tree narrowly avoided hitting a lorry.

A road close to the train station in Woodley, Stockport, was blocked after a tree fell.

Train services between Manchester and Stockport are delayed after a tree blocked the overhead lines.

Strong winds have also brought down two trees in Bolton, with Turton Road being blocked in both directions.

Rochdale Road in Middleton near Slattocks has also been shut due to a fallen free.

Winds of more than 90mph have been forecast for today as Storm Eunice hits.

Residents have been urged to stay at home, with fears that the storm could be one of the UK's worst in three decades.

An amber weather warning for strong winds has been issued for Greater Manchester, which remains in force until 9pm today.