Storm Henk has battered Southampton and Hampshire with gale-force winds that brought major disruption.

Trees have been brought down by 50mph winds and trains have been hit by delays into the evening.

This included a tree falling on the railway line between Eastleigh and Romsey - leaving South Western Railway to bring in specialist teams to clear the obstruction.

Elsewhere, driver Emma-Jane Clarissa told of the moment a tree came down on Mansbridge Road in Eastleigh right in front of her vehicle.

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She said: “This tree came down in front of me on Mansbridge Road. It’s on the bend by the train lights.”

She added: “Please approach with caution as I have seen multiple near misses and a lot of people getting impatient.”

The tree blocked the road in both directions. A tree also fell on the A337 Clay Hill in Brockenhurst causing problems.

A tree also fell on Midanbury Lane in Southampton causing disruption.

Heavy rain saw Bartley Water in the New Forest burst its banks. This caused flooding in Bartley Park and into the New Forest at Ashurst Bridge.

Ferry services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight were also suspended until further notice due to the adverse weather.

A spokesperson for Red Funnel said: “We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey.”

The Met Office has issued two yellow warnings, for rain and wind,  due to last until 9pm for most of England and Wales.

Drivers on Romsey Road also did not manage to escape the weather disruption when a fallen tree blocked both directions between B3041 Chilbolton Ave and Sleeper's Hill.

Trains from Southampton to London Waterloo were either delayed or cancelled in the evening.

South Western Railway issued a 'do not travel' warning- advising rail passengers to get taxis.

At least seven trees - and a roof - fell on tracks across its network.

A statement said: "We recommend that you do not travel on the South Western Railway due to the severe weather.

"Disruption will affect all lines on the wider network. We’re sorry for the disruption this causes."