Image of snowy Heathrow airport. Video: REUTERS
The snow has compelled the non permanent closure of Stansted airport and delays in flights at Heathrow and GatwickIn London, a number of tube traces and trains have been affected by the snow, with stations closed and sections of traces not workingThe British authorities have requested the motorists to solely exit if completely important
The heavy snow that has fallen this morning in a lot of the United Kingdom has precipitated chaos in the principle technique of transport, with the non permanent closure of London Stansted airport and delays in flights at Heathrow and Gatwick, in keeping with the British authorities. .
The Stansted observe, simply outdoors London, reopened after being closed for a part of the early morning because the Weather Service warned motorists of the danger of snow, ice and fog.
British authorities have requested motorists to solely exit if completely important, significantly within the areas of London, south-east and south-west England, central England and Northern Ireland, the place the heaviest snowfall was recorded.
Our runway is briefly closed whereas we undertake snow clearing. We stay open however passengers ought to contact their airline for the newest flight data. We apologize for any inconvenience precipitated and can present additional updates as quickly as potential.
— London Stansted Airport (@STN_Airport) December 11, 2022
In London, a number of tube traces have been affected by the snow, with stations closed and sections of traces not working, whereas rail traces, equivalent to these within the south-east of England, additionally undergo prepare suspensions.