Emergency calls as traffic stranded on M25 in heat
A serious crash on the M25 motorway has caused severe traffic delays during a record-breaking heatwave in the UK. Emergency services are struggling to reach stranded motorists, with reports of people suffering from heat-related illnesses.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the logistical challenges of emergency response during extreme weather events on major infrastructure arteries.
Image source, Reuben Brown Image caption, A serious crash which saw a man airlifted to hospital has led to traffic queuing for hours in a heatwave
The report focuses on public safety and logistical facts regarding a traffic incident.
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