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Snow and ice are affecting many roads across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England. Heavy overnight snow has caused problems on roads across Scotland and led to the closure of some schools.
Lying snow overnight caused problems on motorways and many roads in the Highlands, Central Scotland and Lanarkshire. The worst affected areas have been the Highlands, Central Scotland and South Lanarkshire.
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. Scotland's transport minister praised motorists for their patience but said a difficult evening rush hour was anticipated with the freezing conditions set to continue.
Some schools are closed, mainly in the Highlands and in South Lanarkshire. Snow also caused disruption in Northern Ireland and the north of England.
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. In north Lincolnshire, a lorry driver died after his vehicle left the A160 in South Killingholme at about 04:14.
href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16027919" >BBC Scotland is running a LIVE page on Scotland's first winter snow. The Met Office has issued fresh warnings of snow across most parts of Scotland.
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for most of Scotland as well as Northern Ireland and parts of northern England. Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown said a fleet of 130 gritters and winter patrols had been out overnight and efforts, involving the police and road and rail operators, were continuing to keep Scotland moving.
In north Lincolnshire, a lorry driver died after his vehicle left the A160 in wintry conditions. He added: "After a treacherous morning for many commuters across Scotland the weather is generally improving.
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. "That said conditions this evening and tomorrow morning are again likely to prove difficult due to more snow, wintry showers and freezing conditions, so staying alert and allowing extra time for journeys are absolutely key in order to help keep Scotland moving.
Snow has fallen in various areas of Northern Ireland overnight with 5cm likely on high ground. "A fleet of over 130 gritters and winter patrols were out throughout the night to treat trunk roads and we used 3,000 tonnes of salt - many other patrols were out in force on local roads."
In the Scottish Highlands, the whole of the A9 is badly affected by snow and ice, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch. Mr Brown urged the public to "play their part" by planning their journeys and checking travel updates.
The three-vehicle collision on the southbound carriageway happened at about 08:00 north of Dalguise. The A9 between Perth and Inverness was particularly badly affected by the overnight snowfalls, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch.
The 27-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with pelvic and chest injuries. The road was closed in both directions at Dunkeld in Perthshire for about three hours following a three-vehicle accident at about 08:00.
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. A 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.
The driver of the Mercedes, a pregnant woman, was uninjured but was taken to Perth Royal Infirmary as a precaution.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.A red Vauxhall Astra was also involved in the collision but its driver was uninjured.
The A9 was closed in both directions at Dunkeld for almost three hours but has now reopened. 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.
Northern Constabulary said the snow gates had now been reopened on the Forres to Grantown on Spey stretch of the A939, known as the Dava Road, where earlier a lorry had jackknifed. The motorway reopened at about 07:30.
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.
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.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.
South Lanarkshire Council said 15 primary schools and one nursery were closed due to the snow. Law Primary was closed to the nursery class.South Lanarkshire Council said 15 primary schools and one nursery were closed due to the snow. Law Primary was closed to the nursery class.
In the Highlands four primary schools and one secondary school were affected by snow. In Dumfries and Galloway two primary schools have been closed.In the Highlands four primary schools and one secondary school were affected by snow. In Dumfries and Galloway two primary schools have been closed.
Wick Airport was closed due to the heavy snow but was expected to open later. Snow has fallen in various areas of Northern Ireland overnight with 5cm likely on high ground.
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.
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.
"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.
"Plan your journey, listen to police advice and check available travel updates."
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