Mar 2, 2018
The Army has been called in to help rescue hundreds of drivers stuck in snow, as freezing conditions continue across much of the UK.
Two major incidents have been declared by police in Hampshire and Avon and Somerset, as blizzards brought many roads to a standstill.
Amber and yellow warnings for snow, ice and wind still cover most of the UK.
The Met Office warned all travel would continue to be disrupted, while thousands of schools are shut.
There are 10 severe weather warnings in place for the UK. The final warning is in force until 23:55 GMT on Monday.
Police forces across the UK have told people to only travel if necessary.
Highways England have said some of the worst problems are near Rochdale on the M62, on the A303 near Ilminster, and the A31 in the New Forest – where the Army have been helping to rescue drivers.
The BBC’s Duncan Kennedy, stuck on the A31 overnight, says traffic is starting to move but that it would take some time to clear the backlog.
Many of those caught up in the jam were making their way home from work when conditions became impassable, he said.
On the M62, volunteers from Milnrow, Rochdale, have been taking hot drinks, food and blankets to some of those stuck – including a bottle of warm milk for a five-week-old baby.
In Edinburgh, troops were deployed to transport 200 critical care hospital workers to and from their shifts at two hospitals on Thursday evening.
Some 15 law courts across Scotland have cancelled trials on Friday.
