Bermuda braces for 125mph hurricane

Residents and holidaymakers in Bermuda are battening down the hatches as Hurricane Gonzalo churns towards them as a major Category 3 storm.

A hurricane warning is in effect for the British territory and forecasters said a dangerous storm surge accompanied by large, destructive waves could cause significant flooding on the island, which has 64 miles of shoreline. About 3in to 6in of rain is predicted.