Lorry Crash in New Forest Claims Driver's Life Amid Storm Chandra
60‑year‑old lorry driver dies after truck plunges into New Forest river during Storm Chandra.
A 60‑year‑old lorry driver was pronounced dead after his truck plunged into the River Frome in the New Forest on Tuesday 27 January 2026, amid Storm Chandra’s severe rainfall. Police received emergency calls just after 1 pm from the junction of Ringwood Road in North Gorley. The incident occurred near the river that borders the New Forest and Hampshire. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances. Storm Chandra triggered widespread flooding across the UK, with 85 flood warnings and 214 flood alerts nationwide by Wednesday. The Met Office warned of further heavy rain, while 103 mm of rain fell in Katesbridge, Northern Ireland. Residents in Dorset and Somerset were advised to evacuate as water levels rose.
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