Tag: road closures
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UK Climbs Under Siberian Chill: Amber Snow Warnings and Disrupted Roads
Overview: A Siberian Chill Grips Britain A powerful Siberian blast has swept across the UK, prompting travel bans, road closures, and a flurry of amber snow warnings as the country braces for continued freezing temperatures. Meteorologists say the north-south divide in temperatures is creating volatile conditions, with some regions experiencing historically low wind chills that…
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Wild Night: Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Across New Zealand’s North Island
Overview: Wild Night Brings Heavy Rain Across the North Island A wild night of heavy rain is sweeping across much of New Zealand’s North Island, with meteorologists warning of ongoing downpours and rising flood risk. Two weather systems converged yesterday afternoon, triggering a prolonged period of intense rainfall that continues to affect communities, transport links,…
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Bay of Plenty Braces for Heavy Rain as MetService Issues Weather Warning
Overview: Bay of Plenty Weather Under a Heavy Rain Warning Residents of the Bay of Plenty are bracing for more wet weather as MetService issued a heavy rain warning for the region. An easterly front moving across the Tasman Sea is expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall to the Bay of Plenty on Tuesday…
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Birmingham Storm Claudia aftermath: Midlands hit with 10 flood warnings and River Rea alert
Overview: Storm Claudia’s Aftermath in Birmingham and the Midlands The Midlands继续 to reel from the effects of Storm Claudia, as authorities report a wave of flood warnings and road closures across Birmingham and surrounding areas. Environment Agency updates show the River Rea remaining under a flood alert, with low-lying land and some roads prone to…
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Birmingham Storm Claudia Aftermath: Midlands Faces Ten Flood Warnings and Blocked Roads
Storm Claudia’s Aftermath: What Happened Across the Midlands The Midlands woke to scenes of disruption as Storm Claudia swept through the region, leaving a trail of flood warnings and blocked roads in its wake. With ten active flood alerts issued by the Environment Agency and widespread travel disruption, residents are bracing for continued risk as…
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Harbour Bridge Lanes Closure Triggers Major Delays After Auckland Crash
Overview: Lanes closed and delays surface Emergency responders were on the scene for several hours after a crash on Auckland’s iconic Harbour Bridge, leading to a significant lane closure that caused traffic to back up toward the Southern Motorway. Police advised motorists to expect longer journey times as congestion spread beyond the bridge, with queues…
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Bus crashes into shop near Manor Park Station in East London
Overview of the incident A road incident in east London has drawn emergency responders to Station Road, close to Manor Park Station. A double‑decker bus reportedly collided with a shop around 09:00 GMT, prompting a large police and ambulance presence. Initial reports suggest injuries among passengers and possibly bystanders, though authorities have not yet confirmed…
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M1 closed in both directions after lorry collision and fire
Major disruption on the M1 as two-lorry collision sparks fire Motorists faced a chaotic morning on the M1 in Leicestershire after a serious collision involving two lorries led to a blaze on the carriageway. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene as traffic came to a halt in both directions, with witnesses describing flames and…
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M1 Closure in Leicestershire: Two Lorries Fire Delays Commuters
Major M1 Closure in Leicestershire After Lorry Collision and Fire A serious incident on the M1 in Leicestershire has led to a full motorway closure in both directions. Police and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving two lorries that resulted in a blaze on the carriageway. The incident has disrupted traffic in and…
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Road blocks and school cancellations: What to expect during Thursday’s Haredi anti-draft rally
What to expect Thursday: A massive rally near Jerusalem Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters are anticipated to gather at the entrance to Jerusalem for a high-profile demonstration against compulsory military service. Marketed as a “million man” protest, organizers aim to draw attention to opposition to conscription and to press for exemptions for yeshiva students. The scale…