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Lorries stuck as heavy snow hits Lorries stuck as heavy snow hits
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Heavy snowfall has caused more problems on roads overnight, with motorists left stranded in the freezing conditions.Heavy snowfall has caused more problems on roads overnight, with motorists left stranded in the freezing conditions.
The A9 in Perthshire was closed "until further notice" after 31 lorries got stuck on the main route north.The A9 in Perthshire was closed "until further notice" after 31 lorries got stuck on the main route north.
Tayside Police said there was about 6in (15cm) of snow in the Blackford and Auchterarder area around Cairnie Braes.Tayside Police said there was about 6in (15cm) of snow in the Blackford and Auchterarder area around Cairnie Braes.
Police across Scotland urged drivers not to travel in the worst affected areas with black ice also creating treacherous conditions.Police across Scotland urged drivers not to travel in the worst affected areas with black ice also creating treacherous conditions.
They said the A9 northbound was closed about 0330 GMT.They said the A9 northbound was closed about 0330 GMT.
By lunchtime most of the snow on the main route north had been cleared but emergency services were struggling to remove the jack-knifed lorries from blocking the carriageway.By lunchtime most of the snow on the main route north had been cleared but emergency services were struggling to remove the jack-knifed lorries from blocking the carriageway.
Meteorologists said the snowfall was expected to turn to sleet and rain later and gradually move southwards.Meteorologists said the snowfall was expected to turn to sleet and rain later and gradually move southwards.
They said lower levels were not expected to be too badly affected, but there was potential for about 3-4in of snow on higher ground.They said lower levels were not expected to be too badly affected, but there was potential for about 3-4in of snow on higher ground.
Meanwhile in the Borders, a serious crash at Tweedsmuir has resulted in the closure of the A701, between Broughton and Moffat.
In Dumfries and Galloway, sleet and ice overnight also resulted in difficult conditions.In Dumfries and Galloway, sleet and ice overnight also resulted in difficult conditions.
The A74 around the border was particularly bad but all roads were affected.The A74 around the border was particularly bad but all roads were affected.