Two women taken to hospital after being hit by falling tree

Locals came to the aid of of women who were injured near the footbridge at around 12.50pm on Sunday.

Two women taken to hospital after being hit by falling tree in AberfeldyiStock

Two women have been taken to hospital after being injured by a falling tree in Aberfeldy.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Poplar Avenue near the Bouncy Bridge at around 12.50pm on Sunday.

Police have urged members of the public to avoid the area during Storm Boelo.

A statement read: “Members of the public are being advised to avoid the Poplar Avenue area of Aberfeldy near to the bridge known locally as the Bouncy Bridge.

“Around 12.50pm on Sunday, 25 October, 2026, we were called to a report of two women injured from a fallen tree.

“Emergency services attended and both women were taken to hospital for treatment.”

The incident is one of a number of storm-related incidents reported across Scotland as Storm Boelo sweeps through the country.

A 60-year-old man died on Sunday morning after being struck by a falling tree near Castle Douglas.

Police said there are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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