Police warning after 'numerous crashes' in snow yesterday

Road conditions were 'hazardous' and there was 'numerous crashes' yesterday according to the police's road team.

Acting Superintendent Henry Parsons from the Roads Policing Unit, said road conditions 'are not good'.

He said: "I would advise motorists to only use their cars if absolutely necessary and if you have to drive anywhere then I urge drivers to be slow in the snow.

“We had a very busy day yesterday with numerous crashes, fortunately most of which have been predominantly either 'damage only' or minor injury across the force area.

“These hazardous driving conditions may last for a few days.”

Light snow continued throught the night across Berkshire and temperatures are expected to remain below zero all day, according to the Met Office.