Motorists stranded by snow spend night at school shelter

More than 80 people had to spent the night at a school in Devon after heavy snow shut a 64-mile stretch of a major road in the South West.

Commuters across the country have been warned of further snow and ice hazards today as the "mini beast from the east" continues to cause disruption.

The A30 was hit by "significant snow" overnight, Devon and Cornwall Policesaid, with conditions "changing rapidly from passable to impossible".

The M5 at Exeter and the A38 at Bodmin were shut as a result, while officers and Highways England cleared the route.

A total of 82 people stuck on the A30 were moved to a temporary shelter at Okehampton College at the north side of Dartmoor.

Volunteer manager Richard White, said spirits were high despite their dramatic evening.

He said: "We first of all provide them with something hot to drink and we'vegot blankets, duvets.

"We make sure people get a good night's sleep, we feed them in the morning and weather-permitting, we prepare them to get back in their cars and on their way.

Highways England has advised motorists wanting to travel on the A30 to instead use the A38 between Exeter and Bodmin.