Snow and ice warnings still in place with travellers facing even more misery

An overturned car following an accident last night provoked by the icy conditions, on the side of the A619 road, in Robin Hood, in the Lake district, northern England (Picture: AFP via Getty)

Weather warnings remain in place across the UK with temperatures expected to plunge as low as -16C.

Yellow alerts for snow, ice and fog have been issued for today, after snow and sleet caused disruption yesterday.

Road and rail services in the warning areas are expected to face problems again on Thursday...