Sydney's light rail train was struck by a tree due to strong winds.

New South Wales has been hit with some destructive winds that have caused trees and power lines to come crashing down. The situation has caused major disruptions, including cancelled public transportation services in Sydney. The Bureau of Meteorology was quick to issue a warning for the entire Sydney region, with wind speeds expected to reach an average of 60-70 km/h, and gusts of up to 100 km/h.

As a result of the strong winds, light rail and ferry services in Sydney were suspended in the afternoon for safety reasons. This was a necessary precaution as the winds were proving to be too violent for these modes of transportation to operate safely. One particular incident involved a fallen tree branch in Pyrmont that hit a tram, causing the light rail services to be cancelled between Dulwich Hill and John Street Square. Fire and Rescue NSW were quickly on the scene to help remove the branch from the wires. Fortunately, the driver and passengers on board were unharmed.

Passengers on the tram were temporarily stuck as they waited for emergency services to turn off the power lines. To ensure that the affected route was still covered, replacement buses were dispatched to provide transportation for those who were inconvenienced. Meanwhile, the State Emergency Service (SES) had their hands full responding to 70 different incidents throughout the city. Most of their calls were related to fallen trees damaging power lines and fences.

Not only were light rail services affected, but ferry services on Sydney Harbour were also brought to a halt. F9 ferry services between Rose Bay and Watsons Bay were cancelled due to the strong winds. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that these conditions may continue into the night and possibly into Sunday morning. They tweeted, "Damaging winds are now expected to impact the entire #SydneyMetropolitan district this afternoon and evening, and potentially elevated areas of the #MidNorthCoast later today. Vigorous winds across the south and east are likely to gradually ease late tonight or during Sunday morning." It's important for people to stay updated on the situation and to take necessary precautions to stay safe.

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