Brits brace for freezing day as temperatures dip to -15C and icy fog sweeps in
Motorists wereOther roads with long delays include the M11, M2, A21, A27 and A249, according to National Highways.
National Highways said the A1 northbound is closed between J7 and J8 after an HGV burst into flames sparking yet more carnage. Darren Clark - severe weather resilience manager at National Highways - said gritters would be out to keep motorways and major A-roads open.
Rod Dennis from the RAC said their teams were “exceptionally busy” yesterday, helping more than 7,500 motorists with breakdowns.Police also reported a 200 per cent increase in 999 calls last night during the "inclement weather", seeing them urgently send a reminder. Essex police wrote: "If it is not an emergency and the incident you wish to speak to us about is not happening right now, please do not call 999.It comes as a landlord was forced to lay out mattresses after 40 people, including babies and kids, had to abandon their cars.
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