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| UK weather live updates: Army called in to rescue trapped drivers and thousands of flights cancelled as snow chaos continues | UK weather live updates: Army called in to rescue trapped drivers and thousands of flights cancelled as snow chaos continues |
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| The military has been deployed across Britain to rescue drivers trapped in cars and help hospitals keep running as extreme weather continues to wreak havoc across the UK. | The military has been deployed across Britain to rescue drivers trapped in cars and help hospitals keep running as extreme weather continues to wreak havoc across the UK. |
| Forecasters have warned the UK is “not out of the woods yet” as Storm Emma's strengthening winds cause blizzards and snowdrifts, bringing roads to a standstill and leaving commuters facing the fourth day travel disruption. | Forecasters have warned the UK is “not out of the woods yet” as Storm Emma's strengthening winds cause blizzards and snowdrifts, bringing roads to a standstill and leaving commuters facing the fourth day travel disruption. |
| Two police forces declared "major incidents" as the Army was drafted in to help rescue those left trapped in their cars, while troops in 4x4 vehicles are shuttling staff at four NHS trusts to hospitals and home visits. | Two police forces declared "major incidents" as the Army was drafted in to help rescue those left trapped in their cars, while troops in 4x4 vehicles are shuttling staff at four NHS trusts to hospitals and home visits. |
| Multiple weather warnings are in place across the country, with authorities warning people not to travel unless essential. | Multiple weather warnings are in place across the country, with authorities warning people not to travel unless essential. |
| Follow our live blog for updates on the extreme weather and travel disruption throughout the day. | |
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