All of the Island’s States schools were closed and many bus services suspended after wintry showers overnight.
Police said there were five accidents reported this morning. A man was arrested in St Peter at 4 am following a crash and was this morning being questioned on suspicion of drink-driving. The other accidents happened in St Helier, Trinity and St Ouen. All involved single cars sliding on ice into walls and banks. No one was injured. Inspector Alan Williamson said this morning: ‘Don’t drive unless it is absolutely necessary.
The Island’s six salt spreaders were out from 4 am but many motorists still reported difficult conditions on some major roads. Transport and Technical Services Minister Mike Jackson defended the approach of his team by explaining that salt only works once the snow has fallen or ice has formed.
Meanwhile Education director Mario Lundy said he would be liaising with the Met Office, TTS and Connex, who run the school bus services, throughout today in order to decide as soon as possible if schools would reopen tomorrow.
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