Traffic warning: Motorists told to stay away from Dartmoor as snow and ice cause issues

Snow on Dartmoor
Overnight snow and sub-zero temperatures lead to a number of crashes on Dartmoor. Credit: Devon and Cornwall Police

Drivers are being urged to avoid roads across part of Dartmoor after snow and ice caused hazardous conditions.

There have been a number of crashes on roads across the moor, and the B3212 between Yelverton and Princetown was closed by police this morning (31 December) because it was so dangerous.

Devon and Cornwall Police said driving conditions had got worse during the day and urged people to stay away.

Temperatures are set to plummet again overnight into New Years Day - with lows of minus 3 to minus 5 - although visibility will improve.

That's colder than it was this morning when there were a number of crashes on the moor.

Elsewhere, one person has been taken to hospital after multiple crashes in treacherous conditions on the A38 in Cornwall.

Devon and Cornwall Police say there were three crashes in snow near Dobwalls - forcing the A30 to close between Bodmin and Launceston.

And fire crews from Looe, Bodmin and Polruan attended a crash in the Connon Bridge area of Cornwall.


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