Black ice has forced a number of roads to be closed in Waverley today, Tuesday, with many crashes being reported.
Police have closed several roads across the area because of black ice on previously flooded roads.
Potholed roads in the east of Waverley are causing enormous problems for motorists, swerving to avoid them and losing control of their vehicles.
Due to the black ice, several collisions have also been reported on Folly Hill in Farnham.
Temperatures are expected to dip below -3 or -4 degrees Celcius across Surrey and Hampshire overnight into Wednesday.
The Met Office has warned of a…
“very cold night ahead with clear skies initially”temperatures will drop below freezing across the region with a sharp frost expected, as well as a risk of icy patches”.
The A272 from Petersfield to Langrish and the B3006 between Greatham and Selborne are among the local roads reported to be closed, with policing telling motorists to take alternative routes.
“The roads are incredibly icy. Please only head out if it is essential,” said a spokesman for the police.