A number of roads- including the A6 near Garstang were blocked by fallen trees. In Blackpool, residents watched on in horror as multiple signs were damaged and broken by the strong winds.
Blackpool Council staff were spotted fixing illuminations lights throughout the night. The Open Sesame tableaux was damaged by gusts and part of the attraction fell off as a result. Metal railings in front of a number of tableaux were blown over, and the lights could be seen shaking violently in the winds.
A number of attractions, including the North Pier and Blackpool Zoo, have been forced to close today.
See the shocking images below:
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A tramway shelter was damaged by the winds, with a pane of glass blown off. | Dave Nelson
