Parts of UK disrupted as snow and freezing rain arrive – live
Police report road collisions and warn motorists only to travel if necessary while power cuts affect parts of England and Wales
National Highways warned a “spell of disruptive snow” would spread across southern and central parts of the road network on Saturday night.
The PA news agency reports that drivers in high-altitude areas, especially the Cotswolds and Peak District, were warned to take particular care. Gwent police issued a warning for black ice on Friday.
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