Black ice caused problems for motorists and pedestrians across the region this morning.<\/p>\n
Midwest News received reports of vehicles leaving the road in locations all over the region early this morning.<\/p>\n
We are not aware of any serious injuries as a result.<\/p>\n
Freezing temperatures overnight last night resulted in black ice on many route.<\/p>\n
Secondary roads, untreated, were particularly dangerous.<\/p>\n
Footpaths were described as lethal\u2013 as were the surfaces in many car parks.<\/p>\n
Mayo County Council say its gritting teams were deployed last night and again early this morning across the region to grit all routes outlined in the winter service plan.<\/p>\n
Temperatures dropping below zero coupled with heavy showers after gritting in some areas, created further challenging road conditions,<\/p>\n
The Council is \u00a0urging the public to exercise caution on all roads, whether they are gritted or not, during this period of low temperatures<\/p>\n
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