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Around 3.4million motorists are expected to hit the roads today to embark on day trips or summer holidays - making it the most hectic day on roads for getaway journeys since 2022.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 18, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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- Source published: Jul 18, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
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