Monday’s rain continues to cause havoc on the transport systems --[Reported by Umva mag]

The A421 and A5 are still closed due to flooding blocking the road.

Sep 24, 2024 - 08:02

Monday’s rain continues to cause havoc on the transport systems --[Reported by Umva mag]

The rear boot of a submerged car is seen on the A421 dual carriageway road after it was flooded following heavy rain in Bedfordshire. — The A421 in Bedfordshire is still closed due to flooding for a second day (Picture: Toby Melville/Reuters)

Commuters are waking up to travel misery this morning as the ongoing effects of heavy rain and flooding extend to a second day.

The A421 in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire is still closed due to flooding blocking the road in both directions.

This is having a knock-on effect on the A5, which is also blocked on its northbound carriageway.

Yesterday saw railway lines flooded up and down the UK as huge swathes of the country were impacted by an amber weather warning for rain.

A driver had to be rescued from their flooded car in Wallington, south London, while parts of the London Underground and Overground were suspended due to the flooding.

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