2 h. ago Severe delays on M4 approach to Heathrow after vehicle catches fire in tunnel

The road was closed for hours this morning after the vehicle caught fire, but has since reopened

Events

3 h. ago London Heathrow Airport holidaymakers face delays as car  bursts into flames and blows up in tunnel

Emergency services shut the M4 between Junction 4 and Junction 4A, causing mayhem for commuters. It comes after a car exploded in a tunnel near the airport.

Society

4 h. ago Heathrow Airport travel chaos as fire erupts after 'electric car explodes in tunnel'

An electric car was seen on fire inside one of the airport's tunnels this morning

Events

5 h. ago Heathrow Airport travel chaos after 'electric car explodes in tunnel'

Passengers have been advised to leave more time travelling to the airport.

Transport

5 h. ago Heathrow Airport delays and travel chaos this morning after 'electric car explodes in tunnel'

Heathrow Airport has apologised to passengers after an earlier fire of an electric car fire in a tunnel connecting its terminals has caused early morning disruption

Transport

5 h. ago Chaos at major UK airport as car explodes in tunnel with diversions in place

The M4 southbound between junctions 4 and 4a were closed, with two fire engines deployed to fight the fires inside the tunnel which connects Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by car

Events

1 week ago Heathrow seeks planning permission for third runway ‘before end of this Parliament’

Were permission to be granted in 2029, the likely opening date would be in the late 2030s

Politics