Road in Otley closed after 20-tonne tree 'predicted to fall'

A road in Otley has been shut in anticipation of a dangerously unstable tree falling onto the highway.

The tree on West Chevin Road is estimated to weigh around 20 tonnes.

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Leeds City Council forestry staff are at the scene and have predicted that it will fall within the next day.

On Saturday, a large tree fell onto an access road near Roundhay Park, trapping hundreds of cars inside the park.

Ward councillor Sandy Lay took these photos.

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