The UK is facing severe weather conditions with snow and ice warnings across much of the country and widespread flooding. Major incidents have been declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, with one severe flood warning requiring large-scale evacuations.
The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings for much of the UK this morning. More than 500 flood alerts are in place, with one severe flood warning requiring 'large-scale' evacuation. Commuters are bracing for more travel disruption - with Bristol Airport suspending flights. The M5 is closed both ways between the A4177 and the M40 (J15) following a collision and flooding on the carriageway.
The road will remain closed until the water levels are reduced and the situation is deemed safe for traffic, National Highways said. The A1 has closed both ways between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham due to 'extensive flooding'. There is 'significant disruption to traffic on the A1 in both directions' and high water levels affecting alternative routes in the area, said National Highways. Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions between the A616 (Flouch) and the A57 (Hollingworth) due to snow. 07:02:01, but cancellations and delays are expected until 9am.Flood alerts are in place in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, where major incidents were declared yesterday. The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning, meaning there is a danger to life, for the River Soar covering caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire. The government said emergency services evacuated Proctor's Pleasure Park caravan park last night and a rest centre was opened at the Methodist Church Hall in Barrow. 'This severe warning has been issued because large-scale evacuation is required,' the Environment Agency website read. 'River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of properties is expected to continue.' Meanwhile, the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said emergency services were on standby at Greatford, near Stamford, to monitor the West Glen River, which threatened to inundate 49 propertie
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