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Drivers stranded overnight on M74 as snow sweeps Scotland Stranded M74 drivers make their way home
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Hundreds of drivers have spent the night in their cars after becoming stranded due to heavy snow. Hundreds of drivers forced to spend the night in their cars by snow on the main route between Scotland and England are now moving again.
Mountain rescue teams were sent to help those stuck on the M74 in Dumfries and Galloway after severe weather led to closures at Millbank and Beattock. Mountain rescue teams were sent to help those stuck on the M74 during severe weather at Millbank and Beattock.
Traffic Scotland said gritters were working to clear routes, but were hampered by jack-knifed lorries.
Public transport has been disrupted and schools will remain closed in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.Public transport has been disrupted and schools will remain closed in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
A series of weather warnings have been issued, with snow and ice forecast until Friday. Traffic Scotland said it was now an improving picture with vehicles moving, albeit slowly in places.
The Met Office amber "be prepared" warning for snow and ice has now been lifted but less severe yellow warnings remain in place with snow and ice forecast until Friday evening.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England are likely to be affected.Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England are likely to be affected.
Disruption had been reported on the M62 trans-Pennine motorway, although by Wednesday morning traffic was able to move.Disruption had been reported on the M62 trans-Pennine motorway, although by Wednesday morning traffic was able to move.
There have also been some school closures in Yorkshire. There are about 30 schools in Bradford which are to remain closed or have opened late.There have also been some school closures in Yorkshire. There are about 30 schools in Bradford which are to remain closed or have opened late.
The worst problems overnight have been around junction 12 of the M74 in South Lanarkshire southbound and between junctions 14 and 15 northbound. At times the road has been closed altogether. The worst problems overnight were around junction 12 of the M74 in South Lanarkshire southbound and between junctions 14 and 15 northbound. At times the road was closed altogether.
One driver stuck on the northbound carriageway of the M74, Fergus McCann, said the impatience of other drivers was making things worse.One driver stuck on the northbound carriageway of the M74, Fergus McCann, said the impatience of other drivers was making things worse.
He told the BBC: "There's been a fair bit of impatient driving going on.He told the BBC: "There's been a fair bit of impatient driving going on.
"People are in one queue, then people are cutting out and trying to go down lanes that clearly are not for driving on."People are in one queue, then people are cutting out and trying to go down lanes that clearly are not for driving on.
"It's not a surprise that you're getting a few hundred yards down the road and you're seeing them facing the wrong way.""It's not a surprise that you're getting a few hundred yards down the road and you're seeing them facing the wrong way."
Steve Harris became stranded on the M74 at 17:30 GMT and was still stuck between junctions 11 and 12 more than eight hours later.Steve Harris became stranded on the M74 at 17:30 GMT and was still stuck between junctions 11 and 12 more than eight hours later.
"I've not moved really in the last four hours," he told BBC Radio 5 live at about 03:00 GMT."I've not moved really in the last four hours," he told BBC Radio 5 live at about 03:00 GMT.
"I've managed to get out of my car a couple of times to stretch my legs. The snow is probably between four and six inches deep around the cars.""I've managed to get out of my car a couple of times to stretch my legs. The snow is probably between four and six inches deep around the cars."
A number of schools will remain closed because of the weather conditions.A number of schools will remain closed because of the weather conditions.
Scottish Borders Council has said no schools will open in its area.Scottish Borders Council has said no schools will open in its area.
There were individual closures in South Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, Stirling, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross, and the Highlands. Nearly 30 schools and nurseries are closed in South Lanarkshire and there are also a number of schools shut in East Ayrshire, Stirling, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross, and the Highlands.
Snow was still a hazard on urban roads at the start of the rush hour.Snow was still a hazard on urban roads at the start of the rush hour.
Traffic Scotland warned the M8 in Glasgow was restricted eastbound between junction 14 and 15 because of a collision.
Earlier, police in Dumfries and Galloway warned against "all but essential travel".Earlier, police in Dumfries and Galloway warned against "all but essential travel".
Dumfries & Galloway Virtual Operations Support Team - which was set-up to respond to the weather issues in the region - said: "We are working to clear the stuck vehicles and clear the crashes.Dumfries & Galloway Virtual Operations Support Team - which was set-up to respond to the weather issues in the region - said: "We are working to clear the stuck vehicles and clear the crashes.
"Please remain in your vehicle and signal the mountain rescue team or police if you need any help or contact us via 999.""Please remain in your vehicle and signal the mountain rescue team or police if you need any help or contact us via 999."
Scottish Fire and Rescue's station manager in Dumfries and Galloway said motorists had been driving "too close behind me" on his way to a crash, despite "blizzard conditions".Scottish Fire and Rescue's station manager in Dumfries and Galloway said motorists had been driving "too close behind me" on his way to a crash, despite "blizzard conditions".
Have you been affected by snow in your area? If it's safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Have you been affected by snow in your area? If it's safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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