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Snow and ice continues to cause travel chaos across the UK, a day after thousands of motorists were stranded by wintry conditions.Snow and ice continues to cause travel chaos across the UK, a day after thousands of motorists were stranded by wintry conditions.
Flights from Luton, Gatwick, Stansted, Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are still disrupted.Flights from Luton, Gatwick, Stansted, Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are still disrupted.
Eurostar resumed a limited service on Tuesday, after being closed for three days due to extreme weather in France.Eurostar resumed a limited service on Tuesday, after being closed for three days due to extreme weather in France.
Police said heavy snow was causing "mayhem" on the roads in Aberdeen with lorries getting stuck on the A90.Police said heavy snow was causing "mayhem" on the roads in Aberdeen with lorries getting stuck on the A90.
BBC forecaster Chris Fawkes said ice was the major problem, and there would be more snow in northern Scotland and north-west England during the day.BBC forecaster Chris Fawkes said ice was the major problem, and there would be more snow in northern Scotland and north-west England during the day.
Aberdeen might have a white Christmas but the rest of the UK could expect dry conditions, he added.Aberdeen might have a white Christmas but the rest of the UK could expect dry conditions, he added.
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Roads in south-east England were brought to a standstill on Monday, forcing thousands to spend the night in their cars or emergency rest centres.Roads in south-east England were brought to a standstill on Monday, forcing thousands to spend the night in their cars or emergency rest centres.
Many flights were also suspended, with people stranded at airports or unable to reach the terminals, and the disruption has continued on Tuesday.Many flights were also suspended, with people stranded at airports or unable to reach the terminals, and the disruption has continued on Tuesday.
EasyJet flights appear to be the worst affected - though it says it has operated more than 80% of its flights over the last few days, albeit with some delays.EasyJet flights appear to be the worst affected - though it says it has operated more than 80% of its flights over the last few days, albeit with some delays.
Ice warning in Scotland Snow disrupts schools in Wales Manchester Airport hit by snow Icy roads in Northern IrelandIce warning in Scotland Snow disrupts schools in Wales Manchester Airport hit by snow Icy roads in Northern Ireland
EasyJet flights from Luton are cancelled until 1130 GMT, and Easjet travellers can expect "severe disruption" at Gatwick.EasyJet flights from Luton are cancelled until 1130 GMT, and Easjet travellers can expect "severe disruption" at Gatwick.
Simon Calder, travel editor of the Independent, said although there were still delays and cancellations, it was not as bad as predicted.Simon Calder, travel editor of the Independent, said although there were still delays and cancellations, it was not as bad as predicted.
"Easyjet cancelled 200 flights yesterday, leaving 30,000 people out of position and there could be a similar number today because the planes and the crews are in the wrong places," he said."Easyjet cancelled 200 flights yesterday, leaving 30,000 people out of position and there could be a similar number today because the planes and the crews are in the wrong places," he said.
He also said Easyjet might, for the first time, operate flights on Christmas Day to help catch up.He also said Easyjet might, for the first time, operate flights on Christmas Day to help catch up.
All passengers are advised to contact their airline.All passengers are advised to contact their airline.
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The Eurostar train service reopened on Tuesday after being closed for three days due to the severe weather in northern France.The Eurostar train service reopened on Tuesday after being closed for three days due to the severe weather in northern France.
The company said it would be concentrating on easing the "massive backlog", rather than selling new tickets.The company said it would be concentrating on easing the "massive backlog", rather than selling new tickets.
Eurostar passengers were finally allowed to board a train on TuesdayEurostar passengers were finally allowed to board a train on Tuesday
Eurotunnel said it was managing to clear the backlog of cars and lorries waiting to use its Channel Tunnel car service.Eurotunnel said it was managing to clear the backlog of cars and lorries waiting to use its Channel Tunnel car service.
Anyone without a reservation or with a day trip ticket was being advised not to show up, as the priority would be to clear those people who were meant to travel over the weekend.Anyone without a reservation or with a day trip ticket was being advised not to show up, as the priority would be to clear those people who were meant to travel over the weekend.
Problems also persist on public transport in many parts of the UK.Problems also persist on public transport in many parts of the UK.
In Scotland, police have advised drivers to take care in the wintry conditions and only make essential journeys.In Scotland, police have advised drivers to take care in the wintry conditions and only make essential journeys.
Freezing temperatures have also affected much of Wales overnight, causing traffic problems and forcing schools to close.Freezing temperatures have also affected much of Wales overnight, causing traffic problems and forcing schools to close.
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In Basingstoke in Hampshire, 2,000 vehicles ground to a halt on Monday, leaving about 3,000 people stranded, Hampshire Constabulary said.In Basingstoke in Hampshire, 2,000 vehicles ground to a halt on Monday, leaving about 3,000 people stranded, Hampshire Constabulary said.
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Five emergency rest centres were set up in the Basingstoke area for those who could not get home.Five emergency rest centres were set up in the Basingstoke area for those who could not get home.
Thousands of motorists and passengers were also stuck in Berkshire and south Oxfordshire.Thousands of motorists and passengers were also stuck in Berkshire and south Oxfordshire.
Many spent the night in freezing conditions after roads in the counties became gridlocked on Monday afternoon.Many spent the night in freezing conditions after roads in the counties became gridlocked on Monday afternoon.
South Central Ambulance, which covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire, said there had been a 70% increase in calls.South Central Ambulance, which covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire, said there had been a 70% increase in calls.
There were also long delays on the M4, the M3 and the M40, to the north and west of London.There were also long delays on the M4, the M3 and the M40, to the north and west of London.
The AA said Monday was its busiest day in 10 years with its own patrols getting stuck.The AA said Monday was its busiest day in 10 years with its own patrols getting stuck.
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