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Severe accident: M25 Greater London clockwise
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M25 Greater London clockwise severe accident, between J28 for A12 and J29 for A127 affecting J27 for M11.
M25 Greater London - Queuing traffic on M25 clockwise between J28, A12 (Brook Street Roundabout) and J29, A127 (Romford), because of an accident earlier on. Congestion to J27 M11.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
The runway was shut twice on Wednesday to clear snow and ice, leading to almost 60 flights being cancelled.
Passengers took to social media to describe the problems, some describing it as chaos.
The airport said up to 100 passengers still stuck were being dealt with by their airline to re-book flights.
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Severe accident: M11 Essex northbound
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M11 Essex northbound severe accident, between J8 for A120 and J9 for A11 Saffron Walden.
M11 Essex - M11 partially blocked and very slow traffic northbound between J8, A120 (Bishop Stortford) and J9 A11 Saffron Walden, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Weather: Ice warning issued
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Severe Weather warning for the East of England for ice, up to 11:00.
It said icy patches developed overnight and this morning on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as where showers continued to fall washing off treatment.
Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces are possible.
M11 Essex southbound severe accident, between J7 for A414 and J6 for M25.
M11 Essex - One lane closed on M11 southbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J6 M25, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M25 Essex clockwise
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M25 Essex clockwise severe accident, at J27 for M11 affecting J26 for A121.
M25 Essex - M25 in Fiddlers Hamlet exit slip road partially blocked and stop-start traffic clockwise at J27 M11, because of an accident involving two cars earlier on. Congestion to J26, A121 (Waltham Abbey).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M11 Essex northbound
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M11 Essex northbound severe accident, at J8 for A120.
M11 Essex - M11 lane closed on exit slip road northbound at J8, A120 (Bishop Stortford), because of an accident involving a car. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Ryanair apologises for cancelling flights
Ryanair has issued a statement about its flights affected by the weather today.
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"Due to snow-related runway closures at several UK airports (including Liverpool, Luton and Stansted) we regret we've been forced to cancel a small number of flights today."
The company apologised, adding all affected customers have been contacted by email and text message and advised of their rebooking options.
Flight watch group claims delays of several hours at airports
M11 Essex southbound severe accident, between J8 for A120 and J7 for A414.
M11 Essex - Slow traffic on M11 southbound between J8, A120 (Bishop Stortford) and J7, A414 (Harlow), because of an accident, which is now on the hard shoulder.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Luton and Stansted Airports facing disruption due to snow
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London Luton Airport says the earlier snow has forced it to significantly reduce the number of inbound flights it is able to accept - although the airport remains "open and operational".
Some flights have been cancelled and some have been delayed in order to allow de-icing of the aircraft.
It believes the worst of the weather is now over.
London Stansted Airport was forced to close its runway, again, at 12:27 to allow for snow to be cleared.
It re-opened at 12:51, however Stansted is advising passengers to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.
Stansted watching the weather
Stansted Airport says 16 Ryanair flights have been cancelled today. Flights in and out of Stansted have twice been suspended, as snow was cleared from the runway.
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The runway was closed between 09:15-10:05 and 12:27-12:51.
The airport says it's monitoring the weather, but is hopeful the worst of the snow is over and there will be no more runway closures. Passengers can expect delays, though.
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Severe accident: M11 Essex southbound
M11 Essex southbound severe accident, between J7 for A414 and J6 for M25.
M11 Essex - M11 partially blocked and slow traffic southbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J6 M25, because of an accident.
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M25 Essex - One lane closed and heavy traffic on M25 clockwise between J27 M11 and J28, A12 (Brook Street Roundabout), because of flooding.
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Severe accident: M25 Greater London clockwise
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M25 Greater London - Queuing traffic on M25 clockwise between J28, A12 (Brook Street Roundabout) and J29, A127 (Romford), because of an accident earlier on. Congestion to J27 M11.
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Scores of passengers are waiting to rebook flights at Stansted Airport after up to 300 were stranded overnight because of bad weather.
The runway was shut twice on Wednesday to clear snow and ice, leading to almost 60 flights being cancelled.
Passengers took to social media to describe the problems, some describing it as chaos.
The airport said up to 100 passengers still stuck were being dealt with by their airline to re-book flights.
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Severe accident: M11 Essex northbound
M11 Essex northbound severe accident, between J8 for A120 and J9 for A11 Saffron Walden.
M11 Essex - M11 partially blocked and very slow traffic northbound between J8, A120 (Bishop Stortford) and J9 A11 Saffron Walden, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Weather: Ice warning issued
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Severe Weather warning for the East of England for ice, up to 11:00.
It said icy patches developed overnight and this morning on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as where showers continued to fall washing off treatment.
Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces are possible.
Envelope update
Severe accident: M11 Essex southbound
M11 Essex southbound severe accident, between J7 for A414 and J6 for M25.
M11 Essex - One lane closed on M11 southbound between J7, A414 (Harlow) and J6 M25, because of an accident.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: M25 Essex clockwise
M25 Essex clockwise severe accident, at J27 for M11 affecting J26 for A121.
M25 Essex - M25 in Fiddlers Hamlet exit slip road partially blocked and stop-start traffic clockwise at J27 M11, because of an accident involving two cars earlier on. Congestion to J26, A121 (Waltham Abbey).
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Envelope update
Severe accident: M11 Essex northbound
M11 Essex northbound severe accident, at J8 for A120.
M11 Essex - M11 lane closed on exit slip road northbound at J8, A120 (Bishop Stortford), because of an accident involving a car. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Ryanair apologises for cancelling flights
Ryanair has issued a statement about its flights affected by the weather today.
"Due to snow-related runway closures at several UK airports (including Liverpool, Luton and Stansted) we regret we've been forced to cancel a small number of flights today."
The company apologised, adding all affected customers have been contacted by email and text message and advised of their rebooking options.
Flight watch group claims delays of several hours at airports
Envelope update
Severe accident: M11 Essex southbound
M11 Essex southbound severe accident, between J8 for A120 and J7 for A414.
M11 Essex - Slow traffic on M11 southbound between J8, A120 (Bishop Stortford) and J7, A414 (Harlow), because of an accident, which is now on the hard shoulder.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Luton and Stansted Airports facing disruption due to snow
London Luton Airport says the earlier snow has forced it to significantly reduce the number of inbound flights it is able to accept - although the airport remains "open and operational".
Some flights have been cancelled and some have been delayed in order to allow de-icing of the aircraft.
It believes the worst of the weather is now over.
London Stansted Airport was forced to close its runway, again, at 12:27 to allow for snow to be cleared.
It re-opened at 12:51, however Stansted is advising passengers to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.
Stansted watching the weather
Stansted Airport says 16 Ryanair flights have been cancelled today. Flights in and out of Stansted have twice been suspended, as snow was cleared from the runway.
The runway was closed between 09:15-10:05 and 12:27-12:51.
The airport says it's monitoring the weather, but is hopeful the worst of the snow is over and there will be no more runway closures. Passengers can expect delays, though.