47 m. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: Red Cross says 1.5m people in Jamaica could be impacted by ‘storm of the century’

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says hurricane Melissa is expected to cause a ‘catastrophic situation’Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm...

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1 hour ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: Red Cross says 1.5m people in Jamaica could be impacted as most powerful storm of the year set to make landfall

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says ‘storm of the century’ is expected to cause a ‘catastrophic situation’Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this ...

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4 h. ago LIVE: Stretch of A56 closed near M66 motorway as police respond to crash

Traffic is heavy in the area amid the closure

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5 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: three dead in Jamaica as most powerful storm of the year set to make landfall

Jamaican officials tell public to shelter; three dead in Jamaica and four dead in Haiti and Dominican RepublicJamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm. Co...

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22 h. ago Man dies in UK motorway horror crash after car drives in 'wrong direction'

A man has died after a car was travelling in the wrong direction on a motorway in Lancashire last night, causing a crash with another vehicle

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26 h. ago Man killed in M6 crash after car 'drives wrong way down motorway'

The collision occurred on the southbound side of the motorway, minutes before the crash police reported a car, believed to be a Vauxhall Astra, was spotted 'travelling in the wrong direction'

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28 h. ago Man dies in horror M6 crash after car 'travels wrong way down motorway'

A stretch of the motorway remains closed this morning with huge delays up to the scene

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31 h. ago Major motorway still closed both ways after 'serious collision' as Brits face traffic chaos

The M6 closed last night after a 'serious collision' and remains closed early this morning due to a police investigation still taking place, with drivers left fuming

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38 h. ago Everything we know so far about M6 crash as motorway remains closed

Police have released a statement confirming two vehicles are involved

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38 h. ago M6 traffic diversion route as 'serious' crash in Lancashire leaves motorway closed tonight

The motorway is closed in both directions near Wigan

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39 h. ago M6 closure LIVE: Major UK motorway shut in BOTH directions overnight after horror crash

The M6 has been shut in both directions this evening following a car crash, with police and paramedics at the scene between junctions 27 and 28 near Standish, Greater Manchester

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44 h. ago Horror pictures after car is smashed into road sign and flipped onto roof

The motorway was closed off following the dramatic crash

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45 h. ago A627 closure LIVE: Major UK motorway shuts with huge traffic queues after serious crash

The A627(M) is closed northbound to Rochdale and there are queues on the M62 nearby after a 'serious crash' - police have issued an update as delays continue for miles

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47 h. ago LIVE: Greater Manchester motorway CLOSED following serious crash

Footage from the scene shows damage to a road sign

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48 h. ago 'I’m a member of Man Utd’s WhatsApp group – I can’t speak my mind because of one person'

Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand remain in close contact through a Manchester United legends' WhatsApp group, but the Portuguese is now wary of what he says in there

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2 d. ago M4 closure LIVE: Chaos after crash on major UK motorway sparks huge queues

Traffic is mounting on the M4 after a car crash caused a section of the motorway to close, adding to existing disruption from planned works on a new bridge between Bristol and Bath

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3 d. ago Police to contact 81 drivers for committing same offence after motorway crash

A number of drivers decided to use the hard shoulder to skip the queues as officers began to close the carriageway

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4 d. ago M6 traffic LIVE: Major UK motorway at standstill after crash between car and lorry

Emergency services have been scrambled to a smash on the M6 with traffic at a standstill on the southbound carriageway just down from Junction 15 causing driving chaos

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4 d. ago Family release photo of beloved dad, 59, killed in M60 tragedy

David Shepherd died on the motorway following a crash

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5 d. ago Live M60 traffic updates as crash leaves motorway closed near Trafford Centre

Delays of 60 minutes are reported this evening - updates as we get them

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