A POLICE Officer had a lucky escape when a large oak tree crashed down – just after he’d passed under it.

The PC, who was unharmed, and colleagues from Brecon Police Station are currently controlling traffic on the B4520, Pendre Brecon where the fallen tree has closed the road.

Powys council are due to attend to clear the tree from the road.

The oak tree crashed down on the road near to the turning for the Maes y Ffynnon housing estate.

Pendre is a popular route into Brecon from Epynt villages such as Lower Chapel.

The officer had only just driven past the tree before it toppled over, he then called it in to notify colleagues.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning saying heavy rain from Storm Callum will continue throughout Friday and into Saturday, particularly over south facing hills.

A less serious yellow warning for wind has also been issued for Friday.

Across Wales Storm Callum has caused disruption to traffic and transport and to power supplies in some areas.Meanwhile Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is warning drivers to take care on the roads over the next few days. Group manager Karen Jones, head of community safety, said: “The forecast is for strong winds and heavy rain which may cause flooding in some areas. "If you do encounter standing water, please follow this advice:Don’t drive through deep water. If you are unsure of the water depth just don’t do it, you are putting yourself and others at unnecessary risk. Don’t enter flood water that is moving or more than 4in deep – turn around rather than put yourself and your vehicle at risk."