M25 crash and A38 spillage spark major delays heathrow flights cancelled

Transport networks are feeling the pressure of another hectic day as the summer getaway season continues ahead of the busiest weekend on UK roads.

It’s been less than an ideal start for holidaymakers flying from London’s Heathrow Airport, after flights were cancelled and delayed for the third day running.

Shortly after lunchtime, an oil spillage forced the A38 to close with police attending the scene. The road is a key route through Devon.

On the M25 around Greater London, drivers were warned to prepare for delays of up to 70 minutes after a crash between Waltham Abbey and J25 (A10).

The Tube has also been hit by disruption, with TfL warning commuters of severe delays on the entire Piccadilly line from central London to Heathrow Airport.

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