URGENT: Snow and Ice Paralyze UK as Travel Warnings Take Effect

Breaking News: UK Travel Warnings Take Effect as Snow and Ice Paralyze Roads Multiple Met Office yellow warnings are in force across the UK for snow and ice on Wednesday, with a severe amber warning issued for Thursday. Travellers are warned to expect delays and road closures due to hazardous driving conditions. The Met Office has reported icy patches and snow covering in some areas, with overnight ice creating particularly tricky travel conditions. Darren Clark, a severe weather expert, warns that driving conditions are dangerous and road closures are possible, leaving vehicles and passengers stranded. A cold snap has brought arctic air across the UK, prompting yellow and amber cold-health alerts from the UK Health Security Agency until Saturday. The agency has warned of risks to vulnerable individuals. As the cold weather continues, the Met Office expects travel disruptions to persist. Risks of snow and ice diminish by the weekend as temperatures turn less cold. This is a developing story, with updates to follow as more information becomes available. Check back for further updates on the UK's winter weather situation.