Heavy snow and freezing rain have caused widespread disruptions across the United Kingdom, including flight cancellations, road accidents, and power outages.
Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds Bradford airports temporarily closed their runways due to the snow, while several flights were delayed or rescheduled.
On the roads, the M5 motorway was blocked by a collision, and numerous accidents were reported throughout the southwest and South Wales.
The UK Met Office issued warnings for hazardous conditions, including snow accumulation and freezing rain, particularly in rural areas. Emergency measures have been activated in London and southern England to assist the homeless during the cold snap.
Temperatures have dropped below freezing, with the coldest recorded temperature at -8.6°C in Aberdeenshire. The weather is expected to cause further disruptions over the weekend.
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