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Heavy snow warning for drivers | Heavy snow warning for drivers |
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Drivers are being warned of difficult driving conditions in the north west because of heavy snow. | Drivers are being warned of difficult driving conditions in the north west because of heavy snow. |
The Glenshane Pass is described as treacherous and there has been an accident in Feeney, which has been blamed on the adverse conditions | The Glenshane Pass is described as treacherous and there has been an accident in Feeney, which has been blamed on the adverse conditions |
Paul Leonard, from Londonderry, who is stranded on the Glenshane Pass told BBC News drivers should avoid the area. | Paul Leonard, from Londonderry, who is stranded on the Glenshane Pass told BBC News drivers should avoid the area. |
"The conditions are very, very slippery. There's packed ice under fallen snow," he said. | |
"And there's a lot of HGV lorries slipping and sliding." | "And there's a lot of HGV lorries slipping and sliding." |
BBC NI weather presenter Jackie McCann said: "There are still some nasty showers around, but the worst of the wintriness should have passed for now. | BBC NI weather presenter Jackie McCann said: "There are still some nasty showers around, but the worst of the wintriness should have passed for now. |
"Tonight the main hazards are frost and ice." | "Tonight the main hazards are frost and ice." |