A lorry overturned on the M40 in Oxfordshire, forcing the closure of a major UK motorway and causing severe delays for Christmas travellers. Train services across the UK also face disruptions, including cancellations and delays from London Waterloo due to emergency engineering works and staff shortages on the Newcastle to Ashington line.
The journey home for Christmas is set to be plagued by severe delays and cancellations after a major UK motorway was closed after a lorry overturned. The Heavy Goods Vehicle overturned on the M40 in Oxfordshire during the early hours of Tuesday. The overturned lorry could be seen balancing on the edge of a motorway at a 45 degree angle as those already on the stretch or carriageway were escorted away from the scene by police.
"Read more: American Airlines grounds all US flights over 'technical issue'Read more: Starmer looking towards 'better, brighter future for every person' in Christmas message amid turbulent year for UKThey added that services may be "subject to further alterations or cancellations" and urged customers to check before travelling.Elsewhere, services between Newcastle and Ashington are also facing delays and cancellations due to a shortage of train staff.
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