Infrastructure collapses due to Storm Babet

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roads and bridges collapsed as Storm Babet hit Scotland amid fears a tiny village could be completely cut off for a second time, as First Minister Humza Yousaf warned “we have not seen the last of this”. There’s no access for emergency services, that’s why we work so closely with the Scottish Flood Forum, Angus Council, Sepa and the Met Office.” Dee Ward, 58, estate manager for the Rottal Estate said: “I think this is the new pattern, I don’t think we will go back to normal. A spokesperson said: “Latest modelling from Sepa is indicating that there is now a considerable risk of flooding on the River Don at Inverurie, Kemnay and Kintore tomorrow between 10am and 2pm.” First Minister Humza Yousaf said: “Storm Babet has now, tragically, claimed lives, and my deepest condolences go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones. “It was always expected that the impacts of the storm would continue even once the most severe aspects of the storm itself had subsided, but a new Red Weather alert makes the ongoing severity of this situation clear.” Assistant Chief Constable of Police Scotland Stuart Houston said: “With the red warning being extended until midnight Saturday, this remains a dangerous situation which poses a threat to life.