Scotland battered by Storm Otto leaving cars crushed and roads blocked

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As Storm Otto wreaks havoc across the country, photographs have revealed the shocking impact as trees blocked a number of routes and roofs caved in on properties.Wide spread disruption continues as schools were forced to close and homes were left without power on Friday morning.Gusts of up to 80mph are expected during the extreme weather, causing a potential ‘danger to life’ from flying debris.A number of roads in the north east are currently blocked by trees and a bus was spotted off the road on the A90 near Fraserburgh, partially lying on its side.Police have confirmed the driver was taken to hospital following the crash.

The extent of their injuries is not known. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving a bus on the A90 near to Fraserburgh, around 6.50am on Friday, February 17.“The driver attended the hospital for treatment.”High winds have damaged the roof at Burnside Primary School, Carnoustie, as Angus Council said they would need to assess the impact of damage and contact families.In a statement on Twitter, they said: "High winds have damaged the roof at Burnside Primary School, Carnoustie this morning.

All schools are closed today and Monday for the mid-term break and we'll update Burnside Primary School families after we've assessed the impact of #StormOtto @BurnsidePS"The scaffolding outside a flat block in Elphinstone Court, Aberdeen, was also damaged and knocked down during the storm as police officers responding were spotted outside the property.

Residents in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, were also left shocked to wake up this morning and discover a tree toppled on top of their car.Photographs show a car parked in a drive covered by a tree after high winds knocked it down.