Major traffic disruption and storm damage is being reported across the region today as gusts of up to 80mph were recorded in Suffolk and north Essex.

East Anglian Daily Times: Trees obstruct the road in Henley. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNTrees obstruct the road in Henley. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Photographs of the chaos have captured fallen trees strewn across main roads and country lanes.

A huge tree is blocking the main line between Ipswich and Norwich, as shown by this dramatic image posted on social media by Greater Anglia.

East Anglian Daily Times: A portaloo in Henley Road lies on its side after it was blown down in high winds overnight. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNA portaloo in Henley Road lies on its side after it was blown down in high winds overnight. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

We are bringing you the latest travel updates throughout the day – the Orwell Bridge is now back open but no Greater Anglia trains are running in either direction on the main line.

Thousands of homes have been left without power this morning and several schools in Suffolk have closed.

East Anglian Daily Times: Huge tree blocks line between Norwich and Ipswich. Picture: GREATER ANGLIAHuge tree blocks line between Norwich and Ipswich. Picture: GREATER ANGLIA (Image: Archant)

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East Anglian Daily Times: Tree down on Coddenham Road, Needham Market. Picture: BOB REASONTree down on Coddenham Road, Needham Market. Picture: BOB REASON (Image: (c) copyright newzulu.com)

East Anglian Daily Times: Fallen trees block route to Colchester North Station. Picture: MARTIN GOSSFallen trees block route to Colchester North Station. Picture: MARTIN GOSS (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Dudley the cockapoo enjoys the wind. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNDudley the cockapoo enjoys the wind. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: A fallen tree in Belstead Road, Ipswich. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDA fallen tree in Belstead Road, Ipswich. Picture: CONTRIBUTED (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: A tree blocked the Buxhall turn in Great Finborough, near Stowmarket. Picture: JIMMY MOOREA tree blocked the Buxhall turn in Great Finborough, near Stowmarket. Picture: JIMMY MOORE (Image: Archant)