Flights between the UK and Florida have been grounded as the United States prepares for the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Milton, which is expected to hit Florida with devastating force. With winds reaching 180 mph, the hurricane is being described as potentially the most destructive storm to hit the region in a century. More than a million residents are fleeing Florida, just weeks after Hurricane Helene left significant damage.
In the UK, travel disruptions have compounded the situation for holidaymakers. The Stansted Express has issued a “do not travel” warning after a person was struck by a train near Broxbourne, disrupting all services. This incident, about 20 miles from the airport, has caused significant delays for those heading to Stansted.
Meanwhile, a signal failure on the Northern line has severely delayed trains between Kennington and Camden Town via Bank, affecting northbound services. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes.
On the M25, congestion is building anticlockwise between junctions 16 and 15 following a vehicle fire. One lane remains closed, with traffic expected to clear by 7:30am. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area until the situation improves.
