V&A Dundee has closed to new visitors after ferocious Storm Ali wind swept people off their feet outside.
Staff at the venue, which opened over the weekend, say “exceptionally high winds” at the entrance mean they are preventing new access this afternoon.
The Courier witnessed members of the public struggling to stay upright as wind whipped in from the River Tay. One man fell to the ground and had to be helped up.
An ambulance was later seen outside the museum.
An Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed that they did attend the scene, but that the person was not seriously injured.
Anyone already in the museum is being invited to stay inside until normal closing time at 5pm if they wish. It is hoped the conditions will have improved by then.
Gusts of over 102mph have been recorded on the Tay Road Bridge as Storm Ali whips through Tayside and Fife.
? Due to exceptionally high winds at our entrance, we're closing the museum to new visitors. Visitors already in the building can stay until we close at 17.00, but please take care when leaving. Our staff are on hand to assist people leaving the museum. ?
— V&A Dundee (@VADundee) September 19, 2018
V&A Dundee had earlier tweeted video showing visitors viewing the storm from the museum’s angled windows.
…but once inside, enjoy the view! #StormAli ?️ pic.twitter.com/tuRwThflW8
— V&A Dundee (@VADundee) September 19, 2018
