Tuesday, 5 January 2010

Snow chaos across UK

Weather alerts have been put in place for London, the South East and the South West this evening, as the snow travels south.

A heavy snowfall is expected from 6pm to 8pm, with temperatures falling as low as -5C UK
Authorities from “flash warning” said heavy snowfall is expected increasing from 15-30 cm and excess of 40cm.
More then hundred schools have been closed today in many cities in Britain.

Roads are extremely icy and its create difficulties for transportation. Safety groups are expected to tackle twice as many breakdowns as usual for this period and have advised travellers to prepare for potential delays.
A lorry driver was killed in a crash on the M60 near Bredbury in Greater Manchester.
Some of the flights was delayed and cancelled after heavy snow forced in Manchester and Liverpool airports.

Read more…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8440601.stm

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