The first major snowfall of the year caused disruption across the county today, with schools closed, services disrupted and events cancelled.
The first major snowfall of the year caused major disruption across the county, with schools closed, services disrupted and events cancelled.Shrewsbury under snow, photographed by Ross Jones of SY View
Snow was several inches thick in some parts of the county, which gave many primary and secondary schoolchildren a day at home - or out in the snow.Grange Park Primary School in Telford, Holy Trinity Academy in Priorslee, Oldbury Wells in Bridgnorth, Minsterley CE Primary School in Shrewsbury and Lakelands Academy in Ellesmere, were among the several schools forced to close.At St Martins School in Oswestry, which remained open, pupils could be seen having fun in the snow.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:"Snow, ice and rain over the next few days will make travel conditions difficult. Whether on wheels or on foot, take extra care – even on roads and paths which have been treated. "Many of the vehicles are never recovered, and some – especially high value models such as Mercedes, BMW and Audi – may be shipped overseas.Snow near Talbot Wharf in Market Drayton
"The Met Office have issued a Cold Weather Alert across the region, please visit their website for further information and advice.”The steep road from Ironbridge to Madeley had been causing problems, with lots of people getting stuck.Shropshire Council said the gritting team at contractors Kier had been out five times in 48 hours to ensure that primary and secondary routes had been covered. More than 600 tonnes of salt had been used across the network.
There were also cancellations to services between Knighton and Shrewsbury due to a train hitting tree branches on the line which were laden with snow, which meant some lines had become blocked.
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