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Icy conditions cause travel disruption in parts of UK | Icy conditions cause travel disruption in parts of UK |
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Icy conditions have caused travel disruption to some parts of the country following snowfall across the UK. | Icy conditions have caused travel disruption to some parts of the country following snowfall across the UK. |
The worst-affected area was north-west England, where flights and rail services have been hit by delays and cancellations. | The worst-affected area was north-west England, where flights and rail services have been hit by delays and cancellations. |
The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow warning for ice which will come into force at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. | The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow warning for ice which will come into force at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday. |
Motorists have been warned to take extra care because of hazardous driving conditions. | Motorists have been warned to take extra care because of hazardous driving conditions. |
Forecasters said some parts of the country could expect further wintry showers later in the day. | Forecasters said some parts of the country could expect further wintry showers later in the day. |
The runway at Liverpool Airport was temporarily closed due to icy conditions, causing some flights to be delayed. Passengers were advised to call their airline before travelling. | The runway at Liverpool Airport was temporarily closed due to icy conditions, causing some flights to be delayed. Passengers were advised to call their airline before travelling. |
Passengers using Manchester Airport also faced delays because of thick freezing fog, and two flights were cancelled. | Passengers using Manchester Airport also faced delays because of thick freezing fog, and two flights were cancelled. |
The airport said the number of landings and take-offs had been reduced, meaning flights were being delayed by 20 minutes on average. | The airport said the number of landings and take-offs had been reduced, meaning flights were being delayed by 20 minutes on average. |
Merseyrail said there was severe disruption to its services caused by ice preventing electricity from reaching the trains. | Merseyrail said there was severe disruption to its services caused by ice preventing electricity from reaching the trains. |
Icy conditions have also caused a number of incidents on motorways in the North West, with the M61, M53 and M6 all affected. | Icy conditions have also caused a number of incidents on motorways in the North West, with the M61, M53 and M6 all affected. |
In Wales, Dyfed Powys Police said it had received "several reports" of crashes due to ice while North Wales Police said snow was causing "treacherous" conditions. | In Wales, Dyfed Powys Police said it had received "several reports" of crashes due to ice while North Wales Police said snow was causing "treacherous" conditions. |
There was a serious crash in Neath Port Talbot and a 10-car crash in Swansea on Wednesday morning. | There was a serious crash in Neath Port Talbot and a 10-car crash in Swansea on Wednesday morning. |
The Met Office's new weather warning for ice is in place from 18:00 GMT on Wednesday until 11:00 GMT on Thursday, and covers large parts of the UK. | The Met Office's new weather warning for ice is in place from 18:00 GMT on Wednesday until 11:00 GMT on Thursday, and covers large parts of the UK. |
It has warned of ice on some roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as an increased risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces. | It has warned of ice on some roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as an increased risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces. |
Forecasters had predicted the coldest night of the winter so far, and temperatures dropped to -10.2C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. | Forecasters had predicted the coldest night of the winter so far, and temperatures dropped to -10.2C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. |
BBC Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood said south-east England had seen more snow on Wednesday morning, while Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland could also get further wintry flurries. | BBC Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood said south-east England had seen more snow on Wednesday morning, while Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland could also get further wintry flurries. |
She said the biggest hazard was ice, which was widespread across the country. | She said the biggest hazard was ice, which was widespread across the country. |