Motorists are being warned about “treacherous” driving conditions due to heavy rainfall, as millions of people embark on a Christmas getaway. This is the A249 in Kent following a recent downpour leaving large amounts of surface water
Standing water remains on many roads in southern England, despite a spell of relatively drier weather following recent downpours.
Some of the driving conditions have been treacherous this morning A man was killed with the M20 smart motorway saw a section closed for over 15 hours
Drivers need to slow down if they want to get home safely for Christmas.
An RAC survey indicated that 3.1 million drivers will make a leisure trip by car on Tuesday, as many people clock up the miles to be with family and friends in time for Christmas Day.
