Snow causes disruption across Lincolnshire

Motorists are being urged to drive carefully as snow continues to cause problems across Lincolnshire.

There are difficult conditions on roads including two stretches of the A1 - at Barrowby and Little Ponton - due to accidents involving lorries.

On Tuesday, four HGV lorries became stranded at the top of Lindum Hill in the centre of Lincoln and more than 80 schools across the county were shut.

Further snow is expected to fall throughout Wednesday.

Lincolnshire Police have urged motorists to take great care, especially on non-major routes.

RAF operations at Conningsby, Cranwell and Waddington have been affected, with the Red Arrows grounded at RAF Scampton.

Broken bones

Staff at County Hospital, Louth, were doing additional shifts with some staying overnight to avoid unnecessary travel.

Doctors said they had been treating broken bones caused by slips and falls in both young and older people.

On Monday night, police and a local farmer rescued about 50 vehicles stranded on the A153 at Louth.

The county's east coast has been particularly hard hit by the wintry weather, with snow and ice causing problems in the Lincolnshire Wolds around Horncastle and out to Skegness and Mablethorpe.

Lincolnshire County Council has set up a non-emergency winter helpline for anyone needing weather-related assistance.

The service is available for anyone who has been unable to replenish essential food, medication or fuel supplies because of the difficult conditions.