April 4th 2024.
This morning, the M25 in Surrey is experiencing heavy traffic due to a serious crash involving a single vehicle. As a result, the road has been closed in an anticlockwise direction and drivers are being advised to expect delays of at least 30 minutes. The affected section of the M25 is between Junction 5 at Godstone and Junction 6, which connects to the M26.
According to National Highways, the recommended diversion route is via the A22 and A25. However, Surrey Police has stated that they will open lanes for traffic to flow as soon as it is safe to do so.
In addition to the road closure, commuters are also facing delays on public transport in London. Malfunctions on the Circle and District lines have caused disruptions, while a power supply failure has resulted in closures on the Bakerloo line and the Overground.
On the District line, delays can be expected between Tower Hill, Ealing Broadway, and Richmond in a westbound direction. Meanwhile, the Circle line is experiencing delays in an anticlockwise direction, although services are running normally in a clockwise direction.
Furthermore, there is currently no service on the Bakerloo line between Stonebridge Park and Harrow and Wealdstone, as well as on the London Overground between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction.
Meanwhile, rail travellers are also facing disruptions due to industrial action. An overtime ban is currently in effect for 19 rail operators across England, with strike action planned for April 5, 6, and 8. This will affect services from operators such as Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, and East Midlands Railway on Friday, April 5, and from Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, and LNER on Saturday, April 6.
On Monday, April 8, services from c2c, Gatwick Express, Greater Anglia, and other operators will also be affected. Additionally, another overtime ban is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, which may further impact train timetables.
In other news, there is currently an urgent search for a killer who has escaped from a mental health facility. There are also reports that Abba Voyage may be leaving London for good, as well as a stabbing incident involving an Iranian journalist.
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