A BUS was seen skidding across the ice as it drove down Bread and Cheese Hill in treacherous conditions.
The bus, which appears to have been in service, ended up horizontally across the road in Benfleet last night as it descended the hill.
"Treacherous" conditions caused by Storm Darcy saw icy conditions across the county.
Treacherous roads across the county with surface temperatures well below freezing. This was the scene on London Road, Benfleet about an hour ago. Credit: Phillipa Hubbard Squires *Volume warning* pic.twitter.com/G95YDBHRxK
— Essex Weather Centre (@EssexWeather) February 7, 2021
This comes as Essex saw yet more snowfall overnight, with more forecast for today.
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Gritters were out in force in Southend last night, as families prepared for a bitterly cold night.
And Basildon Council leader Gavin Callaghan was himself gritting pavements near to his home, warning of slippery conditions.
I’ve just been out on my road and surrounding footpaths to put some rock salt out. It’s very slippy so take extra care.
— Councillor Gavin Callaghan (@CllrCallaghan) February 7, 2021
A spokesman from the Essex Weather Centre, said: "Treacherous roads across the county with surface temperatures well below freezing.
"This was the scene on London Road, Benfleet."
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