Police had 200% increase in 999 calls after snow
A police force said it experienced a 200% increase in 999 calls in the 24 hours that followed heavy snowfall.
Essex Police said it usually received roughly 1,000 calls over the course of a day, but took 690 alone between 20:00 GMT and midnight on Sunday.M25 was closed in both directions between junctions 25 for the A10 and 23 for South MimmsInsp Matt Crow said roads and community policing teams supplied fuel to drivers stuck on the M25 and M11.
Our call handlers have been experiencing very high demand with almost a 200% increase in 999 calls at some periods over the last 24hrs.
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