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Ice warning for Christmas getaway Icy roads hit Christmas getaway
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Families in Wales planning their Christmas getaway are being warned to take care travelling because of ice. Motorists taking to the roads for the Christmas getaway have struggled with icy conditions in many parts of Wales.
The Met Office issued a severe weather warning due to concern about treacherous road conditions. Gritters worked around the clock but fresh snow in the north of the country led to some road closures.
There was fresh snow in Wrexham and Denbighshire and the A542 was closed at the Horseshoe Pass but later reopened. The Met Office had issued a severe weather warning due to concern about ice on roads.
Two people are in hospital after being seriously injured in separate road accidents on Anglesey and in Mold, Flintshire, on Thursday morning. Icy conditions were expected to continue into Christmas Day with temperatures dropping close to freezing or below overnight.
Police say driving conditions are hazardous on the A469 Caerphilly mountain road. There was snow in Wrexham and Denbighshire overnight and the A542 was closed at the Horseshoe Pass before later reopening.
Driving conditions were also said to be hazardous on the A469 Caerphilly mountain road.
Meanwhile, a water main burst near Holywell in Flintshire.Meanwhile, a water main burst near Holywell in Flintshire.
Welsh Water said the burst in the early hours affected water supplies to several hundred customers in Lixwm, Holywell and the Cilcain and Pantymwyn areas of Mold.Welsh Water said the burst in the early hours affected water supplies to several hundred customers in Lixwm, Holywell and the Cilcain and Pantymwyn areas of Mold.
The burst was in Bryn Cerrig, Lixwm, and most supplies were back to normal by mid morning.The burst was in Bryn Cerrig, Lixwm, and most supplies were back to normal by mid morning.
Icy pavementsIcy pavements
The company apologised and said it was unable to say what had caused the burst and if it was related to the weather.The company apologised and said it was unable to say what had caused the burst and if it was related to the weather.
The Met Office advised motorists to take extra care on the road and said drivers should refer to the Traffic Wales service for further advice on road conditions.The Met Office advised motorists to take extra care on the road and said drivers should refer to the Traffic Wales service for further advice on road conditions.
An elderly man was airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor after his car was in a collision with a lorry at Cemaes Bay, Anglesey.An elderly man was airlifted to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor after his car was in a collision with a lorry at Cemaes Bay, Anglesey.
A woman pedestrian was taken to Wrexham Maelor hospital after she was involved in an accident with a car at Gwernymynydd near Mold.A woman pedestrian was taken to Wrexham Maelor hospital after she was involved in an accident with a car at Gwernymynydd near Mold.
Dyfed-Powys Police urged motorists to take extra care, saying sheet ice was making driving very difficult.Dyfed-Powys Police urged motorists to take extra care, saying sheet ice was making driving very difficult.
We've been exceptionally busy over the last week and seen a lot of patients suffering from fractures Mike McCabe, A&E consultantWe've been exceptionally busy over the last week and seen a lot of patients suffering from fractures Mike McCabe, A&E consultant
They report numerous shunts and minor accidents throughout the force area. They reported numerous shunts and minor accidents throughout the force area.
Motorists travelling to rural parts of Monmouthshire were reported having to abandon their vehicles on Wednesday night due to icy roads.
Carmarthenshire council urged motorists not to travel over the next 24 hours unless absolutely necessary.Carmarthenshire council urged motorists not to travel over the next 24 hours unless absolutely necessary.
First Cymru suspended bus services between Resolven and Neath via Clyne due to ice on the road.First Cymru suspended bus services between Resolven and Neath via Clyne due to ice on the road.
The National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire was closed due to ice causing "treacherous" conditions. The National Botanic Garden of Wales in Carmarthenshire was closed due to ice causing "treacherous" conditions but due to reopen on Boxing Day.
An accident and emergency consultant in Swansea has also warned pedestrians to beware of hidden icy patches on pavements following a "spate" of falls.An accident and emergency consultant in Swansea has also warned pedestrians to beware of hidden icy patches on pavements following a "spate" of falls.
'Hazardous icy patches''Hazardous icy patches'
Mike McCabe said: "We've been exceptionally busy over the last week and seen a lot of patients suffering from fractures, particularly wrists, ankles and shoulders, as a result of slipping on ice.Mike McCabe said: "We've been exceptionally busy over the last week and seen a lot of patients suffering from fractures, particularly wrists, ankles and shoulders, as a result of slipping on ice.
"Elderly people are particularly at risk, and if they don't need to go out, they should stay indoors. "Elderly people are particularly at risk, and if they don't need to go out, they should stay indoors."
"The weather may be getting milder, but there are likely to be some hazardous icy patches remaining." BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said icy conditions were expected to continue into Christmas Day.
BBC Wales weather forecaster Derek Brockway said icy conditions were expected to continue into Christmas Day as temperatures dropped close to freezing or below overnight.
There was also a chance of fog patches, which could be dense and freezing in places, overnight and into Christmas morning.There was also a chance of fog patches, which could be dense and freezing in places, overnight and into Christmas morning.
Mr Brockway added that Boxing Day was expected to be milder with a few showers, but it could turn colder again next week with a risk of more snow.Mr Brockway added that Boxing Day was expected to be milder with a few showers, but it could turn colder again next week with a risk of more snow.
Under-soil heatingUnder-soil heating
Boxing Day sporting events could also be affected by the weather.Boxing Day sporting events could also be affected by the weather.
Wrexham FC will inspect its pitch on the morning of the game against Altrincham.Wrexham FC will inspect its pitch on the morning of the game against Altrincham.
The pitch is presently frozen but the club is hopeful that a predicted improvement in the weather will allow the game to go ahead. The pitch is currently frozen but the club is hopeful that a predicted improvement in the weather will allow the game to go ahead.
Cardiff City FC has promised its Boxing Day home game against Plymouth will definitely go ahead following the "final commissioning" of the under-soil heating at the new Cardiff City Stadium.Cardiff City FC has promised its Boxing Day home game against Plymouth will definitely go ahead following the "final commissioning" of the under-soil heating at the new Cardiff City Stadium.
Saturday's home match against Leicester City had been postponed due to an unplayable pitch.Saturday's home match against Leicester City had been postponed due to an unplayable pitch.
In rugby, Scarlets' match against Ospreys on Boxing Day and Blues' game against Dragons on Sunday are both expected to be on.In rugby, Scarlets' match against Ospreys on Boxing Day and Blues' game against Dragons on Sunday are both expected to be on.