ICY ROADS CAUSE MINOR COLLISIONS AROUND THE COUNTY

Date Published: 18-Dec-2011

Motorists around the county are advised to drive with caution as severe frost overnight has left many roads in a treacherous condition.

Gardai are reporting two minor collisions along the N59 between 7 and 9 o'clock this morning.

No one was injured in the crashes.

They're warning drivers to watch out for black ice between Maam Cross and Oughterard in particular.

County council workers are gritting the roads at the moment.

In the city Gardaí say the Curragh Line is very dangerous with frost.

Motorists are urged to drive with caution on back roads in particular.