STORM EUNICE: Bus company suspends all services amid severe weather warning

Severe travel disruption across Lincolnshire is expected today following a red alert by the Met Office.
Traffic is building on the A45.Traffic is building on the A45.
Traffic is building on the A45.

Boston-based bus company Brylaine Travel has now announced it has suspended all its services for today (Friday).

In an announcement, a spokesperson said: “All services will be stood down. Our rural routes show wind speeds of 60-80+mph from 0600-1800.

“For this reason we have considered the risk to passengers, drivers, other road users and have concluded to stand down.

“We apologies sincerely for any inconvenience.”

Today’s storm is expected to lead to dangerous driving conditions for vulnerable vehicles with exceptional sidewinds and wind-blown debris.

Road users are advised to avoid travel unless it is essential.

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To report a threat to life, call 999.

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