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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. | |
The worst-affected area was north-west England, where flights and rail services have been hit by delays and cancellations. | |
A Met Office yellow warning for ice is in place for most of the UK until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday. | |
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 has been closed due to icy conditions, causing some flights to be delayed. | |
Passengers using Manchester Airport are also facing delays because of thick freezing fog, while two flights have been cancelled. | |
The airport said the number of landings and take-offs has been reduced, meaning flights are 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. | |
And Greater Anglia Rail advised customers that trains between Hackney Downs and Cambridge may be cancelled or delayed. | |
Icy conditions have also caused a number of incidents on motorways in the North West, with the M61, M53 and M6 all affected. | |
Forecasters had predicted the coldest night of the winter so far, with temperatures dipping 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. |
The Met Office has warned of ice on some roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as an increased risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces. | The Met Office has warned of ice on some roads, pavements and cycle paths, as well as an increased risk of slips and falls on icy surfaces. |
Police warned motorists to take care, with conditions in North Yorkshire overnight described as "incredibly bad". | Police warned motorists to take care, with conditions in North Yorkshire overnight described as "incredibly bad". |
Motorists in the High Wycombe area of Buckinghamshire reported treacherous surfaces on Tuesday evening, with many having to abandon their vehicles and continue their journeys on foot. | Motorists in the High Wycombe area of Buckinghamshire reported treacherous surfaces on Tuesday evening, with many having to abandon their vehicles and continue their journeys on foot. |
Meanwhile, snow and ice on Scottish roads led to 125 crashes on Tuesday, according to Police Scotland. | Meanwhile, snow and ice on Scottish roads led to 125 crashes on Tuesday, according to Police Scotland. |
Belfast International Airport's runway reopened after being closed for two hours on Tuesday due to heavy snowfall but there were delays to several flights. | |
Elsewhere in Northern Ireland, the Met Office said that higher routes, such as Glenshane Pass and parts of the M2, were among the worst affected roads. | Elsewhere in Northern Ireland, the Met Office said that higher routes, such as Glenshane Pass and parts of the M2, were among the worst affected roads. |
The warning applies to most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of western Scotland. | The warning applies to most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and much of western Scotland. |
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