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Snow and ice are affecting many roads across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England.Snow and ice are affecting many roads across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England.
There are problems on the A9 in the Highlands and in Central Scotland and many motorways are badly affected by lying snow. Lying snow overnight caused problems on motorways and many roads in the Highlands, Central Scotland and Lanarkshire.
On the M74 at Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire some drivers were stuck for three hours southbound after a lorry jackknifed in the snow. The A9 was closed at Dunkeld in Perthshire following a three-vehicle accident at about 08:00. A 27-year-old man has been taken to hospital.
Police urged motorists to be prepared and aware of the risk of black ice. A handful of schools are closed, mainly in the Highlands.
On the M74 at Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire some drivers were stuck for three hours southbound after a lorry jackknifed in the snow at about 04:30.
BBC Scotland is running a LIVE page on Scotland's first winter snow.BBC Scotland is running a LIVE page on Scotland's first winter snow.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for most of Scotland as well as Northern Ireland and parts of northern England.The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for most of Scotland as well as Northern Ireland and parts of northern England.
In north Lincolnshire, a lorry driver died after his vehicle left the A160 in wintry conditions.In north Lincolnshire, a lorry driver died after his vehicle left the A160 in wintry conditions.
Humberside Police said the white Scania lorry, which was fully loaded with meat, left the westbound carriageway of the road in South Killingholme at about 04:14.Humberside Police said the white Scania lorry, which was fully loaded with meat, left the westbound carriageway of the road in South Killingholme at about 04:14.
Snow has fallen in various areas of Northern Ireland overnight with 5cm likely on high ground.Snow has fallen in various areas of Northern Ireland overnight with 5cm likely on high ground.
Showers have been most frequent over counties Londonderry, Antrim, Tyrone, Fermanagh as well as in north Down.
A warning for ice issued by the Met office is in place for the rest of Monday morning.A warning for ice issued by the Met office is in place for the rest of Monday morning.
In the Scottish Highlands, the whole of the A9 is badly affected by snow and ice, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch.In the Scottish Highlands, the whole of the A9 is badly affected by snow and ice, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch.
There are very difficult conditions on the A9 between Tayside and Central region - especially near Balhaldie. The three-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway happened at about 08:00 north of Dalguise.
The 27-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with pelvic and chest injuries.
Tayside Police said his Vauxhall Combo van collided with a black Mercedes which then caught fire. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
The driver of the Mercedes, a pregnant woman, was uninjured but was taken to Perth Royal Infirmary as a precaution.
A red Vauxhall Astra was also involved in the collision but its driver was uninjured.
Diversions were in place with the A9 due to reopen later this morning.
Gritter fleet
The southbound M74 near Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire reopened at about 07:30 after being closed for three hours due to a jackknifed lorry.The southbound M74 near Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire reopened at about 07:30 after being closed for three hours due to a jackknifed lorry.
There are also problems on the M8 near Shotts in North Lanarkshire, the M77 south of Glasgow, the M80 north of Glasgow and the M73 at Bailllieston. There were also problems on the M8 near Shotts in North Lanarkshire, the M77 south of Glasgow, the M80 north of Glasgow and the M73 at Bailllieston.
In the Highlands four primary schools and one secondary school were affected by snow. Some school bus services in other parts of Scotland were also affected.
Wick Airport was closed due to the heavy snow but was expected to open later.
Transport Minister Keith Brown said all the relevant agencies were working hard to keep Scotland moving.Transport Minister Keith Brown said all the relevant agencies were working hard to keep Scotland moving.
But he urged the public to "play their part" by checking weather forecasts and travel information before travelling.But he urged the public to "play their part" by checking weather forecasts and travel information before travelling.
Mr Brown said: "We've already seen some wintry weather across much of Scotland and, while it is not as severe as this time last year, we cannot afford to be complacent.Mr Brown said: "We've already seen some wintry weather across much of Scotland and, while it is not as severe as this time last year, we cannot afford to be complacent.
"Both the Scottish government Resilience Room and the Multi-Agency Response Team are operational, and I have been in the Traffic Scotland Control Centre throughout the morning."Both the Scottish government Resilience Room and the Multi-Agency Response Team are operational, and I have been in the Traffic Scotland Control Centre throughout the morning.
"A fleet of 130 gritters and winter patrols were out throughout the night to treat roads and we used 3,000 tonnes of salt."A fleet of 130 gritters and winter patrols were out throughout the night to treat roads and we used 3,000 tonnes of salt.
"While we are all working hard to keep Scotland moving and get back to normal where disruption does occur, it's important the public continue to play their part too."While we are all working hard to keep Scotland moving and get back to normal where disruption does occur, it's important the public continue to play their part too.
"Plan your journey, listen to police advice and check available travel updates.""Plan your journey, listen to police advice and check available travel updates."
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