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Part of a Scots hotel has collapsed into the water amid adverse weather conditions from Storm Ciara.

The Bridge House Guest House in Hawick was taped off by emergency services at around 9.30am on Sunday morning.

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Police and fire crews were deployed on the scene after a large section of the building had fallen into the water below.

Water levels outside the hotel were almost at breaking point as Storm Ciara battered the Scots town with huge gusts and heavy rainfall.

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Hawick was one of a number of Borders towns to see an amber weather warning put in place for rain by the Met Office at around 2am on Sunday.

Forecasters are expecting rainfall to top 80mm of rain to fall while gusts of up to 80mph are expected across the country on Sunday.

One eyewitness, who was supposed to spend the night at the hotel, was advised that his reservation had been cancelled due to fears over the structure.

A number of the hotel’s guests and staff were seen spilling onto the street as chiefs worked to evacuate the building before the devastation.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "At around 9.30am, police in Hawick were made aware of structural damage to the Bridge House Guest House.

"Officers attended and assisted the fire service at the scene.

"The building has been evacuated and there has been no injuries."

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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued 58 flood warnings and 15 flood alerts as the wind and rain is set to continue for the rest of Sunday.

Nigel Goody, SEPA's Duty Flood Manager, said: "Storm Ciara has arrived with a dangerous combination of high tides, high storm surge & high inshore waves across coastal areas. Avoid crashing waves and follow the advice of emergency services and local councils.

"As well as coastal impacts, increased confidence in heavy rainfall cross Borders and Dumfries & Galloway means minor river flooding impacts are likely with significant impacts possible. Avoid driving or walking through flood waters.

"For the latest information on regional flood alerts and local flood warnings, or to sign up to Floodline call 0345 988 1188 or visit www.floodlinescotland.org.uk.”