Many vehicle batteries failed on Wednesday morning due to cold weather, the RAC said.

A sharp rise in vehicle breakdowns has been reported as yellow snow and ice warnings continue in parts of the UK.

Many drivers’ batteries failed on Wednesday morning due to cold weather, the RAC said.

A yellow weather warning for frequent snow showers and possible hail has been issued in many parts of north and west Scotland, from Wednesday morning to midday on Thursday.

Between 2cm and 5cm (up to 2in) of snow is expected widely and it could reach 10cm in some parts of the north-west mainland, with higher ground seeing 15cm to 20cm (up to 7.8in), the Met Office said.

There could be power cuts, untreated pavements and cycle paths may become impassable, and some rural communities could be cut off.

Meanwhile a yellow warning remains in place until midday Wednesday for the east Midlands, east, and north-east of England, Yorkshire and south-west Scotland.

A Met Office spokesperson said: “Rain, snow and ice continue to........

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