27/02/2015

Warning Of 'Treacherous Driving Conditions' On M1

Police have issued a warning of "treacherous driving conditions" on the M1 motorway following numerous crashes on Friday morning.

It is understood a number of vehicles have been involved in accidents due to icy road conditions, with junction 12 at Portadown and junction 15 at Dungannon said to be "particularly difficult".

Drivers are being urged to exercise caution and leave additional time for their journey.

A Met Office ice warning remains in place.

(MH/JP)

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