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Ice warning for Northern Ireland motorists Ice warning for Northern Ireland motorists
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Motorists in Northern Ireland have again been warned to drive carefully on Tuesday evening due to the risk of ice on the roads. Motorists in Northern Ireland have again been warned to drive carefully due to the risk of ice on roads.
A Met Office yellow warning of ice is in place until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday.A Met Office yellow warning of ice is in place until 11:00 GMT on Wednesday.
There is also the possibility of some outbreaks of snow and sleet and a few freezing fog patches.There is also the possibility of some outbreaks of snow and sleet and a few freezing fog patches.
Dozens of schools were closed across Northern Ireland on Tuesday due to the heavy snow and icy conditions. Salting of roads in the Lagmore, Carryduff, Ballynahinch and Saintfield areas, including the A7, the A24, the A49 and the B6, has been delayed.
There was also havoc on some roads on Monday evening, especially in parts of counties Antrim and Down where some motorists were stuck for several hours. The Roads Service said this was due to "operational difficulties". They urged drivers to exercise extreme caution.
Vehicles were abandoned when roads became impassable and there were several reports of crashes. The Spelga Dam Mountain Road in Kilkeel is currently closed.
The Roads Service has said it plans to grit roads on Tuesday evening, but urged drivers to exercise caution, especially on untreated roads.
The Spelga Dam Mountain road in Kilkeel is currently closed.
Schools closed in Northern Ireland on Wednesday:Schools closed in Northern Ireland on Wednesday:
  • Grange Primary School, Kilkeel
  • Grange Primary School, Kilkeel