A SUDDEN burst of stormy weather has brought chaos to Croydon this evening.
A crane has snapped at the site of the development formerly known as the IYLO building, reportedly because lightning struck it.
This is causing serious congestion in the roads around it as Whitehorse Road is currently blocked both ways as a result.
There are several reports of trees down in the borough, including in St James' Road, Purley , Gravel Hill, South Croydon, and in between Purley and Caterham train stations.
There are currently no trains running between these stations as a result.
There are also delays on trams because of a fallen tree near Mitcham Junction.
This is all happening before the Met Office's weather warning for tomorrow.
Strong winds and heavy rain are expected across Croydon, with further flooding and disruption anticipated.
