Heavy snowfall and icy surfaces caused disruption and 'multiple incidents' on the roads for people travelling around Shropshire or heading further afield over the weekend.
With a Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice in place for much of Scotland, parts of Wales and south-western England over the weekend, many Midlanders were surprised on Sunday to see up to five inches of snow on the ground.
With heavy snow reported across much of the county, many residents were faced with treacherous road conditions and lengthy delays. West Mercia fire crews on the scene reminded drivers to take care on the roads, reporting that heavy snowfall had caused"multiple incidents".Fay Griffiths, 38 from Aqueduct in Telford was on her way to Blackpool with partner James and two children when the wintry conditions brought the M54 to a halt.
Travel disruption is expected during Monday, with rush-hour warnings of ice, fog and snow in place for the Midlands.
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