Summary
Police and fire services in the UK have urged the public not to call 999 after being overwhelmed with calls following a national emergency alert.
UK Emergency Alert Triggers Flood of 999 Calls, Police Urge Public to Stop
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15 August 2026 at 1:50 am
UK Emergency Alert Triggers Flood of 999 Calls, Police Urge Public to Stop
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