Travel Safety Alerts
Live travel alerts and warnings from government sources and TGuard 24/7
Travel alerts provide timely information about conditions that may affect traveller safety, including natural disasters, civil unrest, health incidents, security threats, and transport disruptions. Travel warnings may be issued by official government authorities or generated by TGuard 24/7 analysts in response to emerging risks. Review relevant alerts before departure and monitor updates during your trip, as situations can develop rapidly.
Latest Travel Safety Alerts
These are a selection of recent travel alerts. For full, real-time alerts and updates, use the Travel Smart app.
Travel Alert for
🇪🇸 Spain
🚆 Travel Alert — Major Train Crash & Rail Disruption
🚨 TRAIN CRASH:
– 39 people killed in collision near Adamuz, Córdoba
– 43 hospitalized (12 adults, 1 child in intensive care)
– 400 passengers and staff on both trains
– Spain’s worst rail disaster in over 10 years
🚫 RAIL SERVICES SUSPENDED:
All high-speed services between:
– Madrid → Córdoba (SUSPENDED)
– Madrid → Seville (SUSPENDED)
– Madrid → Málaga (SUSPENDED)
– Madrid → Granada (SUSPENDED)
– Madrid → Huelva (SUSPENDED)
– Madrid → Cádiz (AFFECTED)
– Madrid → Algeciras (AFFECTED)
⚠️ TRAVELLER ACTIONS:
✅ Cancel rail travel between Madrid and Andalusia
✅ Use alternative transport (flights, buses)
✅ Check with rail operator before travel
✅ Expect significant delays and cancellations
✅ Allow extra travel time
Risk Level: MODERATE 🟡
📱 Monitor: UK FCDO, Spanish rail authorities (Renfe), local news
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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Travel Alert for
🇿🇦 South Africa
🌊 Travel Alert — Severe Flooding
🚨 DO NOT TRAVEL TO:
– Limpopo Province (northern) – severe damage, multiple deaths
– Mpumalanga Province (northern) – severe damage, multiple deaths
– Kruger National Park (CLOSED – 300+ evacuated)
– Flood-affected areas across region
⚠️ CRITICAL DANGERS:
– 30+ deaths in South Africa, 100+ across southern Africa region
– Roads and bridges washed away
– Ongoing heavy rains and flash flooding
– $240 million infrastructure damage in Limpopo alone
– 4 people still missing
🚫 CLOSURES:
– Kruger National Park closed (reopening date unknown)
– Major road and bridge closures across northern provinces
– Infrastructure severely damaged
⚠️ TRAVELLER ACTIONS:
✅ Cancel travel to northern provinces
✅ Check Kruger National Park status before booking
✅ Never drive through floodwaters
✅ Confirm accommodation accessibility
✅ Have evacuation plans if in affected area
✅ Monitor weather alerts constantly
Risk Level: EXTREME 🔴
📱 Monitor: National Disaster Management Center, weather services
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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Travel Alert for
🇮🇷 Iran
🚨 Travel Alert — Critical Evacuation Alert
SUMMARY: LEAVE IRAN NOW. Commercial flights still available but becoming limited. Airspace closures imminent. Extremely volatile security situation with violent nationwide protests, telecommunications blackout, and high risk of international attacks including US and Israeli strikes. Westerners, including dual nationals at high risk of detention or worse.
🚨 LEAVE IMMEDIATELY:
– Commercial flights available but LIMITED
– Airspace closures could happen soon – leaving may become impossible
– Book departure NOW
⚠️ EXTREME DANGERS:
-Violent nationwide protests – many killed, injured, detained
-Security forces using severe/deadly response
-Telecommunications blackout (including internet)
– High risk of US/Israeli strikes
– Westerners at HIGH RISK of detention (including dual nationals)
⚠️ TRAVELLER ACTIONS:
✅Leave Iran as soon as possible
✅ If you cannot leave, shelter in place – stock water, food, medication
✅ Avoid ALL protests and public gathering
Risk Level: EXTREME 🔴
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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Travel Alert for
🇹🇭 Thailand
🚨 Travel Alert — Stay away from Southern Provinces
SUMMARY: Immediate curfew in Narathiwat (9pm-5am) after coordinated attacks on 11 fuel stations. Avoid southern border provinces. Heightened security along Thailand-Malaysia border.
🚧 BORDER & SECURITY NOTES:
– Curfew Active in Southern Provinces:
– Delays and restrictions possible
– Provinces affected: Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani
⚠️ TRAVELLER ACTIONS:
✅ Avoid Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani provinces
✅ Comply with 9pm-5am curfew if in Narathiwat
✅ Avoid fuel stations in southern provinces
✅ Stay in secure accommodation if in the area
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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Travel Alert for
🏴 Scotland
🌊 Travel Alert — Flooding & Severe Weather
SUMMARY: Flood warnings and alerts are active across Scotland as melting snow combines with heavy rain. A flood warning is in force for Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway, where properties are at risk. Difficult driving conditions and transport disruption are expected.
📍 HIGHEST RISK AREAS:
– Dumfries and Galloway
– West and North Scotland
– Highland and Aberdeenshire
⚠️ TRAVELLER ACTIONS:
✅ Avoid travel to affected areas where possible
✅ Do not drive through floodwater
✅ Monitor SEPA and Met Office warnings
✅ Expect road closures and delays
Risk Level: HIGH 🔴 Flooding affecting property and transport
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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Travel Alert for
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🚨 Travel Alert — Border Restrictions & Security
SUMMARY: Azerbaijan’s land border crossings may open or close at short notice. Special quarantine measures and land border closures remain in place, including crossings from Iran. Travellers should plan for delays and remain alert to security risks in public places.
🚧 BORDER & SECURITY NOTES:
– Land borders may close without notice
– Delays and restrictions possible
– Heightened vigilance advised in public areas
🔒 SECURITY WARNING:
Terrorists may target tourist areas or places frequented by foreigners. Take official warnings seriously and remain alert at all times.
Source:
Australian Government – Smartraveller
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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Travel Alert for
🇪🇸 Spain, Tenerife
🚨 Travel Alert — Heightened Crime
SUMMARY: British tourists in Tenerife facing increased muggings and robberies. Authorities installing warning signs in popular tourist areas and sending mass alerts via social media. Stay vigilant in hotspot locations.
🚨 CRIME SURGE:
– Increase in pickpocketing, muggings and robberies
– British tourists primary targets
– Popular holiday hotspots most affected
– Authorities issuing urgent warnings
⚠️ TRAVELER ACTIONS: ✅ Stay vigilant in all tourist areas ✅ Keep valuables secure and out of sight ✅ Use anti-theft bags with secure closures ✅ Don’t carry large amounts of cash ✅ Be extra alert in crowded areas ✅ Keep phones and cameras secured ✅ Avoid displaying expensive jewelry/watches ✅ Stay aware of surroundings at all times ✅ Travel in groups when possible ✅ Don’t leave belongings unattended ✅ Report incidents to local police immediately
Risk Level: MODERATE 🟡 Increased theft targeting tourists
📱 If robbed: Contact local police immediately, report to your embassy
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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Travel Alert for
🇬🇧 United Kingdom & 🇫🇷 France
🌪️ Travel Alert — Extreme Weather (Storm Goretti)
SUMMARY: RARE RED “danger to life” warning issued as Storm Goretti forms “weather bomb” over Atlantic. 100 mph winds, 30cm snow expected. Cornwall and Isles of Scilly under RED alert. Multi-hazard event threatening Britain and France. Travel chaos imminent.
🚨 EXTREME EMERGENCY – RED WARNING:
– “Stronger than other storms in recent memory”
– “Weather bomb” forming over Atlantic
– DANGER TO LIFE – multi-hazard event
⚠️ IMMEDIATE TRAVELER ACTIONS: ✅ DO NOT TRAVEL to Cornwall or Isles of Scilly ✅ Avoid all travel in amber warning areas if possible ✅ Seek shelter immediately in sturdy buildings ✅ Stay away from coastal areas – dangerous waves ✅ Cancel non-essential plans ✅ Stock emergency supplies (food, water, medicine) ✅ Charge all devices ✅ Secure loose outdoor items NOW ✅ Monitor weather updates constantly ✅ Follow emergency service instructions
📱 Monitor: UK Met Office, Meteo-France, emergency services, local authorities
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
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