Police warn of conditions as ice causes havoc
POLICE have warned motorists to beware icy conditions after an “extraordinarily high” number of accidents on Cambridgeshire’s roads over the weekend.
POLICE have warned motorists to beware icy conditions after an “extraordinarily high” number of accidents on Cambridgeshire’s roads over the weekend.
In a four-and-a-half-hour spell on Sunday morning, officers reported more than 30 incidents caused by the sudden drop in temperatures.
The areas most affected had been in the south of the county, said inspector Jamie Rice.
He added: “The drop in temperature overnight meant many roads in the south of the county are in an icy and dangerous condition.”
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“Emergency services this morning [had to deal] with an extraordinarily high amount of road traffic collisions which have tested the resource levels to the limit.
“Motorists are urged to adjust their speed to the road conditions. Gritting of the roads is taking place.”
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