UK: Snow & ice cause chaos

294 views · Published 28 December 2017 · 0:56 · Indexed 22 October 2026

Channel: Civil Disturbia · 2017 · News & Politics

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Plunging temperatures and widespread ice are expected to cause more problems for road and air travellers on Thursday.

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings of ice for large parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland after snow brought major disruption and power outages to swathes of the UK on Wednesday.

There were reports of passengers being left "stranded" at Stansted Airport on Wednesday evening after hundreds were left waiting to re-book tickets on dozens of flights which were cancelled due to earlier bad weather.

Airport officials were on standby with beds and blankets for anyone who was unable to get home or find accommodation as they attempted to clear the backlog.

Disruption to flights is expected to continue on Thursday as planes will require de-icing, with London Luton urging passengers to check with their airlines before travelling.

SOURCE: http://www.itv.com/news/2017-12-28/more-snow-travel-disruption/

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