Storm Benjamin has made its mark on East Hampshire as a fallen tree has blocked a key road between Petersfield and the Meon Valley.

The “Little Switzerland” road between Steep and Froxfield is closed as a fallen tree has completely blocked the carriageway at Stoner Hill.

Storm Benjamin Fallen Tree Stoner Hill
A fallen tree blocks the road at Stoner Hill Road near Petersfield this morning as storm Benjamin moves through the south of England. Photograph By Chris Gorman / Big Ladder. (Chris Gorman Big Ladder.)

There have also been reports of the A272 between the Park Road and High Cross Lane junctions west of Bordean being partially blocked by a passing tree.

Thanks as always to Chris Gorman of Big Ladder Photography for the accompanying picture.