Rail Passengers Told to Travel Only if Essential Amid Red Heat Warning
Rail passengers are urged to travel only if essential as a red extreme heat warning is issued. Network Rail imposes speed restrictions, with intercity trains worst affected.
Rail passengers are urged to travel only if essential as a red extreme heat warning is issued. Network Rail imposes speed restrictions, with intercity trains worst affected.
A major incident has been declared after a bus crash in west Wales, with reports of at least 26 injuries and the bus flipping onto its side.
With temperatures nearing 40C, the RAC advises motorists without air conditioning to postpone non-essential trips. Red heat warnings are in place across southern UK.
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A major incident has been declared after a bus crash on the A484 in Carmarthenshire, south Wales, leaving at least 26 people injured. Multiple emergency services are at the scene.
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Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are cancelled or delayed due to an emergency incident, with disruption expected until 2:45pm. Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales services affected.