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Storm Goretti: Van Slips on Black Ice, Crashes into Cars
9 Jan
Summary
- Van loses control on black ice in Sheffield during Storm Goretti.
- Storm Goretti caused widespread travel disruption across the UK.
- Thousands of flights canceled; roads and rail networks shut down.
Storm Goretti has brought the UK to a standstill, with widespread disruption reported across the country. In Sheffield, a van was captured on video losing control on treacherous black ice and colliding with parked vehicles. This incident highlights the severe conditions residents are facing.
The storm's impact extends beyond localized incidents, crippling national travel infrastructure. Thousands of flights, particularly short-haul routes from Heathrow, were canceled. Major road closures due to fallen trees and a near-complete shutdown of rail services across England, Wales, and Scotland have been reported.
Authorities have issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice, expected to persist into Saturday. The UK Health Security Agency has also extended amber cold weather health alerts, warning of a potential rise in deaths. Airports like Birmingham and East Midlands experienced runway closures, though most have since reopened on a limited basis.
