UK braced for FLOODS, blizzards and black ice as gas runs low and Storm Emma leaves thousands trapped on freezing roads

THE military has been drafted in to rescue hundreds of drivers stranded on snow-covered roads as Brits are warned Storm Emma is set to wreak more havoc. Floods, black ice and blizzards are predicted to hit the country today along with fears gas could run out as the winter storm batters the UK. Ten people have now been killed including a ten-year-old girl as yesterday became the coldest March day on record at -5.9C. A major incident was declared by Hampshire Police on Thursday as they tried to free hundreds of drivers stranded on the A31. Friday weather update: Brits told to stay indoors today for their own safety as Storm Emma stops trains and leaves hundreds of drivers stranded in snow drifts The force had to call for military back up, with the route closed in both directions between the M27 and A338 at Ringwood for several hours, before it was reopened just before 5.30am. Shortly before 6am, the force said some traffic was moving again but they were still trying to clear trapped cars and recover abandoned vehicles. What we know so far: Brits have been urged to get home as rail services ground to a halt and… Read full this story

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