Brits battle through sheets of snow as temps plunge to -8C sparking rush hour carnage
DRIVERS have been urged to avoid four major motorways today as they were slapped with "severe" amber weather warnings.
Officials have warned of a "significant risk" to motorists and that journeys are likely to be "extended or evenhas issued a trio of yellow weather warnings for snow and ice covering much of the East Coast, the Midlands and Northern Ireland.Now, National Highways has produced its own warnings for drivers as the deep freeze leads to treacherous conditions on Britain's roads.
"Road users are advised to take extra care and avoid, if at all possible, these areas during the Severe Weather Alert."Other impacted roads include a selection of busy A-roads such as the Woodhead Pass on the A628 from Manchester to Sheffield, which is now closed due to heavy snowfall.
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