UK Commute Chaos: Icy Roads Spark Warnings & Injuries

Britain experienced a dangerously icy commute as sub-zero temperatures gripped the nation following recent snow and rain. Commuters expressed frustration over ungritted pavements and roads, with some platforms described as "like a sheet of ice." The Met Office issued a yellow ice warning for most of the UK, anticipating injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

Emergency services responded to multiple incidents across the country. In Plymouth, a woman suffered a serious leg injury after slipping on an icy pavement and required air ambulance treatment. Police forces reported numerous collisions and treacherous road conditions, with one steep road in Buckinghamshire closed after several accidents, exacerbated by a cascading water leak that froze.

Social media users shared warnings about black ice and urged local councils to grit pavements, particularly in poorly lit areas. Local Government Association stated that councils are prepared for cold weather, urging people to check on vulnerable neighbors. Meanwhile, an Arctic air mass continues to bring heavy snow to parts of Scotland, with further accumulations expected on higher ground.