News & Reports

A Mexican aircraft carrying burn victims crashed in Texas. Travelers in the wider area should expect a fast-moving emergency response with a secured perimeter near the crash site, plus short-notice transport disruptions. If you are on the road, you may encounter sudden detours, lane closures, and heavy congestion caused by response vehicles and onlookers. If you are traveling onward within Texas today, allow extra time and be ready to reroute around affected corridors if access is restricted.   Advice: - Stay away from the immediate crash area and do not stop to watch or film, keep routes clear for emergency vehicles. - If driving nearby, expect abrupt roadblocks, detours, and slow traffic, keep extra fuel and follow rerouting signage. - If you are in Galveston or moving between the island and the mainland, plan for congestion near the causeway and consider delaying non essential trips until the response activity eases.  

Severe flooding has affected the Redding area in northern California, resulting in at least one confirmed fatality and multiple ongoing rescue operations by local police and fire units. Several residents were evacuated from flooded homes as water levels rapidly rose overnight. The American Red Cross has opened emergency shelters for displaced residents.

The U.S. National Weather Service maintains flood advisories for Shasta and neighboring counties, warning of possible renewed flash floods due to saturated soil and additional rainfall expected through the night.

*Advice:*

• Avoid travel in and around Redding and other affected parts of Shasta County.

• Do not attempt to cross flooded roads or bridges, even in vehicles.

• Follow local authority instructions and alerts from the National Weather Service.

• Travelers currently in northern California should reconfirm road conditions and flight schedules before departure.

 

Severe traffic congestion has been reported at Berlin’s Elsenbrücke, with authorities recording up to 16 times more traffic violations than usual as restrictions and bottlenecks continue to strain one of the city’s key transport arteries; congestion has led to significant delays, risky driving behaviour and increased enforcement, particularly during peak commuting hours, with knock-on effects for surrounding districts and public transport schedules.   Advice: - Avoid the Elsenbrücke area where possible and use alternative routes. - Allow extra travel time when crossing eastern parts of Berlin. - Follow posted traffic restrictions and police instructions closely. - Monitor official traffic updates from Berlin authorities: https://www.berlin.de/polizei  

Traffic at the Dorohusk border crossing between Poland and Ukraine has been severely congested, with hundreds of trucks queuing for up to 37 hours awaiting customs clearance and entry into Ukraine in the lead-up to the Christmas and New Year period. The line of waiting vehicles reportedly extended around 24 km back from the checkpoint on the E372 & M09 routes, reflecting heightened traffic volume and processing delays. Duration and resolution timelines remain uncertain amid holiday traffic peaks.   Advice:

• If traveling through the Dorohusk border crossing, expect long wait times for vehicles for a 1-2 day delay.
• Adjust travel plans and use alternative border crossings such as Yahodyn, Krakowiec, Rava-Ruska, where queues may be shorter.
• If traveling through this crossing is necessary, make sure you have enough snacks, water, medications, and charged devices etc.
• Monitor live traffic and queue reporting services for E372 & M09 to time arrivals and reduce idle waiting at the border.

 

A Russian military general was killed in a car bomb explosion in Moscow. Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation and are treating the incident as a targeted attack linked to the Ukraine conflict. Security measures are in place across the city for the next 72 hours, with police high presence, checkpoints, and localized road closures.   Advice:

• If in Moscow, expect increased police presence, ID checks, and possible checkpoints, especially near government buildings, military facilities, and major transport hubs.
• Allow with an extra buffer of time due to potential road closures or traffic diversions; Monitor local traffic updates.
• Carry valid identification at all times and comply calmly with security checks.
• Monitor embassy advisories and official Russian announcements for updates on security measures or restrictions.