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| Christmas Travel - live updates: Lorry fire on M40 causes traffic chaos and delays during 'Frantic Friday' | |
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| Traffic jams are expected to snake across the UK today on what has been dubbed "frantic Friday". | Traffic jams are expected to snake across the UK today on what has been dubbed "frantic Friday". |
| The RAC estimates around 11.5m separate getaway trips will take place before Christmas Day, with 1.3 million motorists hitting the road. | The RAC estimates around 11.5m separate getaway trips will take place before Christmas Day, with 1.3 million motorists hitting the road. |
| The A303, which runs past Stonehenge, is expected to be among the worst affected — last Christmas, drivers experienced 13 hours of tailbacks. | The A303, which runs past Stonehenge, is expected to be among the worst affected — last Christmas, drivers experienced 13 hours of tailbacks. |
| But experts say any major road could be affected, so follow the latest updates here. | But experts say any major road could be affected, so follow the latest updates here. |
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| RAC estimates the number of trips taken before Christmas will be eclipsed by the 17.5 million taking place between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as people take advantage of sales at shops. | RAC estimates the number of trips taken before Christmas will be eclipsed by the 17.5 million taking place between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as people take advantage of sales at shops. |