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Snow and ice cause road problems Snow and ice cause road problems in Scotland
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Heavy overnight snow has caused problems on roads across Scotland and led to the closure of some schools.Heavy overnight snow has caused problems on roads across Scotland and led to the closure of some schools.
The worst affected areas have been the Highlands, Central Scotland and South Lanarkshire.The worst affected areas have been the Highlands, Central Scotland and South Lanarkshire.
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.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.
Snow also caused disruption in Northern Ireland and the north of England.Snow also caused disruption in Northern Ireland and the north of England.
In north Lincolnshire, a lorry driver died after his vehicle left the A160 in South Killingholme at about 04:14.In north Lincolnshire, a lorry driver died after his vehicle left the A160 in South Killingholme at about 04:14.
On the trains, a landslide near Thornhill in Dumfries and Galloway meant services between Kilmarnock and Dumfries were being disrupted.
The Met Office has issued fresh warnings of snow across most parts of Scotland.The Met Office has issued fresh warnings of snow across most parts of Scotland.
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.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.
He added: "After a treacherous morning for many commuters across Scotland the weather is generally improving.He added: "After a treacherous morning for many commuters across Scotland the weather is generally improving.
"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."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.
"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.""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."
Mr Brown urged the public to "play their part" by planning their journeys and checking travel updates.Mr Brown urged the public to "play their part" by planning their journeys and checking travel updates.
The A9 between Perth and Inverness was particularly badly affected by the overnight snowfalls, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch.The A9 between Perth and Inverness was particularly badly affected by the overnight snowfalls, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch.
Caught fire
The road was closed in both directions at Dunkeld in Perthshire for about three hours following a three-vehicle accident at about 08:00.The road was closed in both directions at Dunkeld in Perthshire for about three hours following a three-vehicle accident at about 08:00.
A 27-year-old man was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with pelvic and chest injuries.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.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.
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.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.
The motorway reopened at about 07:30.The motorway reopened at about 07:30.
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.
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.
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