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Icy roads warning as Britain prepares for more disruption

Britons are preparing for fresh disruption today as more snow and ice hits the country.

Forecasters have warned that ice poses a major hazard today, with the threat of more snow storms also still looming.

It comes after "thundersnow" storms hit Britain yesterday, forcing schools to close and suspending flights at Manchester and East Midlands Airports.

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Britain prepares for icy roads and travel disruption

Britons are preparing for fresh disruption today as more snow and ice hits the country.

Forecasters have warned that icy roads will be the main hazard today. Credit: PA Wire

Forecasters have warned that ice poses a major hazard today, with the threat of more snow storms still looming.

Helen Roberts, a forecaster at the Met Office, said she is expecting transport problems with ice the "main hazard".

The Highways Agency said its gritters will be out overnight to prepare against icy roads.

It comes after "thundersnow" storms hit Britain yesterday, forcing schools to close and suspending flights at Manchester and East Midlands Airports.

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