Parts of Britain have come to a standstill overnight as weather warnings for ice, fog and snow remain in place. Further travel chaos is expected during rush hour today, and people have been told not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary.
Kent is being particularly hard hit, with snow severely impacting the M2, the M20 around junctions 8 and 9, the A21 and the A249, with drivers struggling to get through.
Thameslink says its services will be subject to late notice delays or cancellations, with most routes on the network affected.Met Office meteorologist, Rachel Ayers, said: ‘We could see 2cm to 5cm , perhaps up to 10cm in some places, with Kent and Sussex most affected, with areas most exposed such as North and South Downs and higher ground going to see the more significant accumulations.
She added that there is a possibility of slightly milder conditions arriving next weekend but it is too early to be certain.Sean Sidley, AA patrol of the year, said: ‘On a frosty morning, hazards like black ice can prove lethal if you don’t adjust your speed and driving style in colder weather.
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