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Heavy snow prompts travel warning | Heavy snow prompts travel warning |
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Roads across north-east England remain treacherous following heavy snowfall across the region. | Roads across north-east England remain treacherous following heavy snowfall across the region. |
Motorists are being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary, with conditions particularly bad in Northumberland and North Tyneside. | Motorists are being advised not to travel unless absolutely necessary, with conditions particularly bad in Northumberland and North Tyneside. |
Routes in County Durham and Teesside have also been affected, and there has been more snow in eastern Cumbria. | Routes in County Durham and Teesside have also been affected, and there has been more snow in eastern Cumbria. |
However, there have been no major road closures or accidents as many people opted to stay at home, said police. | However, there have been no major road closures or accidents as many people opted to stay at home, said police. |
Up to four inches (10cm) has fallen in places, with underlying ice making driving conditions particularly treacherous. | Up to four inches (10cm) has fallen in places, with underlying ice making driving conditions particularly treacherous. |
Conditions on rural roads are "horrendous", according to Northumbria Police. | Conditions on rural roads are "horrendous", according to Northumbria Police. |
In pictures: snow in the North East | |
Sgt Steve Pick told BBC Newcastle: "What we're suggesting is that people don't travel. If you need to travel, take the necessary precautions. | Sgt Steve Pick told BBC Newcastle: "What we're suggesting is that people don't travel. If you need to travel, take the necessary precautions. |
"Make sure you have a mobile phone, leave plenty of time for the journey and take a great deal of care." | "Make sure you have a mobile phone, leave plenty of time for the journey and take a great deal of care." |
But he said most of the roads were quiet because motorists had heeded the advice at stay at home. | But he said most of the roads were quiet because motorists had heeded the advice at stay at home. |
In the Durham and Teesside areas, main roads have been gritted and are passable with care, though many minor routes remain problematic. | In the Durham and Teesside areas, main roads have been gritted and are passable with care, though many minor routes remain problematic. |
Anyone who does travel is urged to plan their journey and be prepared for disruption. | Anyone who does travel is urged to plan their journey and be prepared for disruption. |
The Highways Agency said drivers should also carry a blanket, warm clothes, food, a hot drink and a shovel. | The Highways Agency said drivers should also carry a blanket, warm clothes, food, a hot drink and a shovel. |
More snow is forecast for north-east England on Saturday and Sunday, while overnight temperatures from Friday through to Saturday are expected to fall below freezing. | More snow is forecast for north-east England on Saturday and Sunday, while overnight temperatures from Friday through to Saturday are expected to fall below freezing. |