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Walderslade: Tree surgeons to continue emergency clean up after 200 trees fell due to snow in Walderslade Woods Road.

A road, which was one of the worst hit by the snowfall, has been partially reopened.

Walderslade Woods Road has been closed since Friday night after heavy snowfall brought down 200 trees.

Kent County Council say the road is now passable with traffic management in place.

Almost 200 trees fell due to the weight of the snow. Pic from Anna Daltrey.
Almost 200 trees fell due to the weight of the snow. Pic from Anna Daltrey.
The masses of fallen trees have completely blocked Walderslade Woods Road. Pic Thomas Simpson Brown.
The masses of fallen trees have completely blocked Walderslade Woods Road. Pic Thomas Simpson Brown.

Tree surgeons were back on site by 8am this morning to continue the work.

The Salvation Army has been visiting vulnerable people, who have been cut off by the road closures.

Work continues to clear Walderslade Woods Road. Picture: Mike Mahoney (6928392)
Work continues to clear Walderslade Woods Road. Picture: Mike Mahoney (6928392)
Work continues to clear Walderslade Woods Road. Picture: Mike Mahoney (6928394)
Work continues to clear Walderslade Woods Road. Picture: Mike Mahoney (6928394)
Work continues to clear Walderslade Woods Road. Picture: Mike Mahoney (6928390)
Work continues to clear Walderslade Woods Road. Picture: Mike Mahoney (6928390)

The charity also helped by supplying food and drink for the tree surgeons.

18 tree surgeons are working in Walderslade Woods Road. Pic from Anna Daltrey.
18 tree surgeons are working in Walderslade Woods Road. Pic from Anna Daltrey.

Kent County Council hope Walderslade Woods Road will fully reopen by Monday morning.

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