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Storm Emma: Army called in to rescue drivers stuck in snow Storm Emma: Army called in to rescue drivers stuck in snow
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The Army has been called in to help rescue hundreds of drivers stuck in snow, as freezing conditions continue across much of the UK.The Army has been called in to help rescue hundreds of drivers stuck in snow, as freezing conditions continue across much of the UK.
Two major incidents have been declared by police in Hampshire and Avon and Somerset, as blizzards brought many roads to a standstill.Two major incidents have been declared by police in Hampshire and Avon and Somerset, as blizzards brought many roads to a standstill.
Amber and yellow warnings for snow, ice and wind still cover most of the UK.Amber and yellow warnings for snow, ice and wind still cover most of the UK.
Many face a fourth day of disruption, as trains and flights are cancelled and thousands of schools are shut.Many face a fourth day of disruption, as trains and flights are cancelled and thousands of schools are shut.
There are 10 severe weather warnings in place for the UK. The final warning is in force until 23:55 GMT on Monday.There are 10 severe weather warnings in place for the UK. The final warning is in force until 23:55 GMT on Monday.
National Grid's first "gas deficit warning" for eight years - issued on Thursday - has been withdrawn.
Police forces across the UK have told people to only travel if necessary.Police forces across the UK have told people to only travel if necessary.
Highways England have said some of the worst problems are near Rochdale on the M62, on the A303 near Ilminster, and the A31 in the New Forest - where the Army have been helping to rescue drivers.Highways England have said some of the worst problems are near Rochdale on the M62, on the A303 near Ilminster, and the A31 in the New Forest - where the Army have been helping to rescue drivers.
The BBC's Duncan Kennedy, stuck on the A31 overnight, says traffic is starting to move but that it would take some time to clear the backlog.The BBC's Duncan Kennedy, stuck on the A31 overnight, says traffic is starting to move but that it would take some time to clear the backlog.
Many of those caught up in the jam were making their way home from work when conditions became impassable, he said.Many of those caught up in the jam were making their way home from work when conditions became impassable, he said.
On the M62, volunteers from Milnrow, Rochdale, have been taking hot drinks, food and blankets to some of those stuck - including a bottle of warm milk for a five-week-old baby.On the M62, volunteers from Milnrow, Rochdale, have been taking hot drinks, food and blankets to some of those stuck - including a bottle of warm milk for a five-week-old baby.
At the sceneAt the scene
Robert Hall, BBC News, on the A303Robert Hall, BBC News, on the A303
High in the Wiltshire hills, a long line of darkened vehicles snakes down the snow-covered carriageway near the village of Mere.High in the Wiltshire hills, a long line of darkened vehicles snakes down the snow-covered carriageway near the village of Mere.
We, like hundreds of drivers have spent 12 hours in stationery traffic. The A303 is littered with vehicles that could go no further, blocking the plough and gritters trying to reopen the road in blizzard conditions. We, like hundreds of drivers have spent 12 hours in stationary traffic. The A303 is littered with vehicles that could go no further, blocking the plough and gritters trying to reopen the road in blizzard conditions.
One man we spoke to was trying to reach a care home whose heating had failed, others settled down to sleep in their cars.One man we spoke to was trying to reach a care home whose heating had failed, others settled down to sleep in their cars.
The so-called Beast from the East met Storm Emma on Thursday.The so-called Beast from the East met Storm Emma on Thursday.
A seven-year-old girl was killed in Looe, Cornwall, after a car crashed into a house in icy conditions.A seven-year-old girl was killed in Looe, Cornwall, after a car crashed into a house in icy conditions.
In Edinburgh, troops were deployed to transport 200 critical care hospital workers to and from their shifts at two hospitals on Thursday evening.In Edinburgh, troops were deployed to transport 200 critical care hospital workers to and from their shifts at two hospitals on Thursday evening.
Some 15 law courts across Scotland have cancelled trials on Friday.Some 15 law courts across Scotland have cancelled trials on Friday.
National Grid issued a "gas deficit warning" on Thursday prompting fears of a shortage, but households were reassured domestic supplies would not be affected. Electricity North West have restored power to thousands of properties in its area, while Western Power Distribution figures showed around 4,000 properties in Wales and south-west England without power on Friday morning.
Electricity North West said 5,000 properties in its area are without power.
A highly unusual red weather warning for snow for south-west England and south Wales was lifted at 02:00 GMT, but an amber alert is in force until 08:00.A highly unusual red weather warning for snow for south-west England and south Wales was lifted at 02:00 GMT, but an amber alert is in force until 08:00.
What is happening with the trains?What is happening with the trains?
Across the UK, more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service.Across the UK, more than 20 rail operators are running a reduced service.
National Rail is advising passengers to check their service before travelling. Some train operators are urging people not to travel at all.National Rail is advising passengers to check their service before travelling. Some train operators are urging people not to travel at all.
How are the airports affected?How are the airports affected?
Airports across Britain are being affected by the cold weather, and the knock-on effect of other terminals across the UK and Europe cancelling flights. More than 4,000 flights have been cancelled across Europe since Tuesday and the disruption is set to continue into Friday.
What is the forecast?What is the forecast?
The Met Office says the cold weather could last into next week and possibly the following week.The Met Office says the cold weather could last into next week and possibly the following week.
Up to 50cm (19 inches) snow is forecast in parts of Dartmoor, Exmoor and uplands parts of south-east Wales accompanied by gales or severe gales in exposed areas.Up to 50cm (19 inches) snow is forecast in parts of Dartmoor, Exmoor and uplands parts of south-east Wales accompanied by gales or severe gales in exposed areas.
Gusts of 60-70mph are possible in parts of northern England and Wales.Gusts of 60-70mph are possible in parts of northern England and Wales.
Up to 10cm (four inches) of snow is forecast in parts of Scotland and northern England, with up to 25cm over the area's hills.Up to 10cm (four inches) of snow is forecast in parts of Scotland and northern England, with up to 25cm over the area's hills.
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