Dramatic footage of fearsome waves crashing over cars in Devon
Dramatic video footage shows huge waves crashing into the sea wall at Meadfoot Beach in Torquay. The full power of nature has been on display this evening as high winds and heavy rain lashes the region.
The spectacle was filmed from the safety of flats high above Meadfoot Sea Road. It shows the road closed and people standing back from the raging spray.
The waves can be seen rising high into the air and crashing down on vehicles metres away. The wind can be heard billowing loudly. Both ends of the seafront road seem to be bearing the worst of the impact.
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Some motorists can be seen turning their vehicles around and heading back to safety inland. It comes after a weather warning was issued for the region.
One witness said: "The waves are coming right over the sea wall and have flooded the car park. The whole road is flooded. At the other end of the road is a SwisCo van stopping cars from driving down. The waves must be 20ft as they're reaching the other side of the road."
Throughout the day the South West has been hit with ever-increasing disruption on its roads and travel network. A yellow weather warning is in force with the potential for damage and disruption.
Winds are due to strengthen with gusts of 50-55mph likely in places, exceeding 60mph in the most exposed areas. The Met Office said this will be accompanied by outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, which could lead to surface water and spray on roads.
GWR has stopped trains between Exeter and Penzance. The winds will gradually ease across inland parts of the South West through this evening and night, but it may remain fairly windy along some coastal areas.
You can keep up to date with the latest disruption in our blog here.
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