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Weather warning as icy conditions bring delays to Southeastern train services around Dover

A weather warning for ice could bring treacherous conditions to the roads this morning - with trains already delayed.

Met Office experts say there could be difficult driving conditions on untreated roads and slippery conditions on pavements.

Meanwhile, on the rails, the service between Dover Priory and Shepherdswell is disrupted due to ice on the conductor rail.

There's an icy start for many this morning
There's an icy start for many this morning

Trains are having to travel at a reduced speed on the Canterbury East Line, which is expected to continue until at least 11am.

Trains to and from Dover Priory via Canterbury East are being delayed, revised or cancelled.

A replacement bus service is running between Faversham and Dover Priory.

Tickets are being accepted on High Speed via Faversham services.

One of the county's busiest road arteries is clogged after several crashes - one involving eight vehicles - left debris on the carriageway.

Traffic reports were this morning warning of queueing traffic due to ice and multiple accidents on the A2 both ways.

Many roads are said to be icy, with temperatures still hovering around freezing.

Meanwhile icy roads are being blamed after a crash on the A252 at Chilham.

The road was blocked earlier at Soleshill Road near the fire station after a car overturned.

The yellow weather warning for ice lasts until 10am - and it could even bring a flurry of snow.

A narrow band of mainly light rain, sleet and some snow is expected to move north across the region this morning.

The amounts of snow are likely to be "trivial", but any rain falling onto already sub-zero surfaces could lead to ice developing in places, particularly on untreated roads and pavements.

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