Beds Fire and Rescue

@LDNLutonAirport @BedsFire Traffic released on the #M1 northbound between J10 @LDNLutonAirport and J11 however, 1 (of 4) lanes remains closed along with a lane closure on J11 exit slip road. Nearside barrier damage confirmed. Delays on approach.

🚒 Crews are currently attending an incident in Bedford Road, Houghton Regis. 🪟Local residents are advised to close windows and doors. ⛔️The road is closed at both ends, please avoid the area.

Crews will reinspect the site throughout the day. A fire investigation will be carried out alongside Nissan and Bedfordshire Police. (2/2)

Update - Saturday 10 January, 11am Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service have monitored the situation overnight at the Nissan Technical Centre, and we can confirm that the fire has been extinguished. (1/2)

Crews are currently attending an incident in the Nissan Technical Centre, Cranfield. Please avoid the area, and nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Crews are currently attending an incident on Crawley Road, Ridgmont. The road is currently closed and traffic is advised to please avoid the area.

Update - 20:50 Residents who were advised to leave their properties can now return. When returning to Bushell Close and Billington Road, please report to a member of Befordshire Fire and Rescue Service. Thank you for your patience and support.

Crews are currently attending an incident near Bushell Close and Billington Road in Leighton Buzzard. The roads are currently closed and traffic is advised to avoid the area. Residents nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Road Closure 🚗 Due to a multiple vehicle collision, the A6, Paula Radcliffe Way Northbound has been closed. Please avoid the area. We will update once the road has been opened.

Storm Claudia has arrived and a yellow rain warning is now in force across much of central/southern England and Wales ⚠️ Take care if you are about to travel as flooding and disruption are possible Amber warnings will also come into force later today as the rain turns heavier

The @metoffice have issued a 'yellow severe weather warning'. Storm Benjamin is on it's way. This storm has the potential for localised flooding. Keep an eye on weather reports and sign up to receive flood warnings. gov.uk/get-flood-warn…

@metoffice has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Bedfordshire for rain and wind from this evening (Wednesday 22 Oct) and tomorrow (Thursday 23 Oct). ⚠️Be prepared ❗️Please take extra care when travelling as winds and rain may cause disruption and surface water flooding.

UPDATE 17:47 - crews remain in attendance at the incident. Road closures are in place, with access points to residents only at the following @what3words locations: 📍teams.police.reconnect 📍weeknight.landings.sketch 📍fine.exotic.pounces

🚨Crews are at an incident at a property in Hall End Road, Wootton. There are a number of emergency service vehicles in attendance, so please avoid the area 🚒

We are currently attending an agricultural fire in West End, Haynes. Due to wind carrying smoke, we would advise local residents to keep windows and doors closed. There are a number of fire engines at the scene, so please avoid the area 🚒

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@BedsFire hi I have emailed you regarding a matter that I consider to be most urgent and have not had a reply

⚠️Heavy rain forecast this weekend means there is an increased risk of surface water flooding. This type of flooding can happen very quickly, so it's important you stay prepared and understand the risks.

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting East of England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

Amber warning of thunderstorm affecting East of England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…