Plummeting temperatures over the weekend saw many areas of Scotland hit by ice and snow showers, leaving many Christmas shoppers and late-night revellers facing hazardous walking conditions.
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A&E takes strain as casualties mount in wake of snowstorms
Accident and emergency units reported “significant” increases in the numbers of people falling on icy roads and pavements as the freezing conditions prompted criticism of some councils’ gritting services.
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