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Millions face long traffic queues as motorists drive home for Christmas

Source: Lucy North/PA Wire

Christmas Eve travel plans have begun as millions brave the weather to hit the road and rail on their journeys home.

The AA issued an amber traffic warning as more than 16.4 million cars were expected to travel on Saturday.

Motorists were advised by the RAC to travel before 11am or after 6pm if possible to reduce the chance of being stuck in long queues.

The AA president Edmund King said: “While Friday 22 December and Saturday 23 December look

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