A van was hit by a tree which came down at the White Hoe this morning (Tuesday).

It's understood it was being driven along the Old Castletown Road at the time.

The van was badly damaged but the driver wasn't injured.

The road was blocked while police dealt with the incident, and motorists were asked to use an alternative route.

The road was cleared by around 1pm.

A tree also came down at Begoade Road in Baldrine, although it remained passable with care.

Police said there were reports of debris on roads around the Island.

They were warning drivers to take extra care and not to make journeys unless they were really necessary.