TREES and telegraph poles fell on Worcestershire's roads as high winds and heavy showers battered the county.

Police were called to a number of weather-related incidents yesterday as winds reached speeds of up to 62 mph (99.8 km/h).

People are now being warned to stay on their guard as more wintry weather is forecast for later on today.

Worcester News weatherman Paul Damari said: "The winds were very twisty and squally yesterday - the worst type to travel in. It was between Droitwich and Kidderminster that we reported winds at 62mph. There were one or two vicious gusts that came through with the heavy rain."

A car was hit by a falling tree as it travelled near Droitwich yesterday. The incident happened just after 8am on the B4090 Hanbury Road near Feckenham.

A police spokesman said it is believed the tree fell and hit the grey Renault Megane. The driver was not injured. Local residents helped clear the tree from the road.

"This could very easily have resulted in injuries to the driver. Officers would like to take this opportunity to thank the local residents that helped clear the road of the tree to allow traffic to run smoothly," said the spokesman.

Anyone with information or saw the incident is asked to call police on 08457 444888 quoting 98S310108 A telegraph pole also partially blocked the same road near Winslow Avenue. It is believed the pole came down in the heavy winds.

Meanwhile, Mr Damari said people should keep an eye on the weather today.

"There's going to be a bit of ice on the roads first thing. It's going to be colder and there might be snowy showers later on. We might get some coverage in the areas higher up," he said, and added that the weather will remain unsettled over the course of the weekend.

West Mercia Constabulary is advising motorists to be prepared for driving in poor conditions.

Sergeant John Roberts said: "Motorists need to remember that carrying out normal, everyday manoeuvres takes longer when the surface of the road is wet, icy, or covered in snow."