Gardai Issue Warning As Crashes Increase And Lorries Are Stranded On Roads

Gardai have issued a warning to drivers to exercise "extreme caution" today after an increase in collisions on roads across the country.

Superintendent for Roads Policing Finbarr Murphy told The Journal: "Leave huge distances between yourselves and the car in front.

"Don’t take photos of scenery as you’re driving, as we saw on the motorway this morning. You need essentially 100% concentration as you’re driving in this weather."

He advised drivers to clear all snow off roofs, windscreens, lights and mirrors - unlike this car stopped by Gardai earlier today.

Gardaí from Pearse St stopped car coming towards patrol car. Unable to see headlights, indicators windows and mirrors covered in snow. Snow on roof could potentially fall down when breaking, blocking vision. Cautioned and Gardaí assisted the driver in clearing the car of snow. pic.twitter.com/W8nwCF39wo
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 28, 2018

Drivers should also be aware of stranded and jackknifed trucks on the roads.

#WESTMEATH Jackknifed truck on the N4. More here: https://t.co/9e5VQ4fdNL
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) February 28, 2018

#CARLOW Several trucks are stuck at The Square in Tullow. More at https://t.co/0SiTLHlUQ1
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) February 28, 2018

Dublin. The 2 lorries have now been cleared on the Slip road on the N3(Navan road) onto the M50 northbound, traffic moving slowly. It is important on upward gradients to keep your vehicle moving if possible
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 28, 2018

The government has advised the Irish public to avoid unnecessary journeys, especially between 4pm tomorrow and midday on Friday.