Millions of motorists set for long journeys as summer getaways continue

Heatwave hell sparks summer of chaos as THOUSANDS queue for holidays and wildfires force Brits to flee hotels

As 6.3 million people embark on road trips, the UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert with a risk to life for the elderly and vulnerable More than six million people are hitting the roads as the summer holidays begin – battling 30C temperatures and nose-to-tail traffic jams. The AA predicts 6.3 million of us will make journeys between now and Thursday. Yellow heat health alerts are in place across much of the country until tomorrow morning…

Millions of motorists set for long journeys as summer getaways continue

Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue. The AA said around 6.3 million drivers are planning a road trip of more than 100 miles between Friday and Thursday. Schools have broken up for the summer holidays and the Met Office said areas in England and Wales will see “plenty of sunshine” in the coming days. Lee Morley, AA expert patrol, said: “The roads may not have the same first-day rush as th…