Wintry conditions lead to early morning crashes

Monday, 11 January 2016 00:00

Motorists are being urged to drive with care this morning due to wintry weather conditions.

Ice and sleet have been reported in Foxdale, Crosby and Ballacraine - there are also poor driving conditions on the Mountain Road.

There have already been a number of crashes - one at Ballacraine and another at Ballaspur due to ice - plus a bump at the Mountain Mile.

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