Snowstorm - UK 2010 Flashcards
0
Q
How many people died falling through ice?
A
11.
1
Q
How much grit was used per day?
A
60,000 tonnes.
2
Q
How many homes had no electricity?
A
5000 in Sussex.
3
Q
How much did it cost the UK per day?
A
£1.3 billion.
4
Q
How many flights did EasyJet cancel?
A
90.
5
Q
Which airports closed overnight?
A
Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick.
6
Q
How many vehicles were stranded on the M3 in 12 inches of snow?
A
1000.
7
Q
How many schools shut?
A
7000.
8
Q
What were the effects on trains?
A
- There was a queue half a mile long outside St Pancras for the Eurostar
- Services between Peterborough and Kings Cross were cancelled due to damage on the overhead line
