Drivers urged to exercise caution on roads

Motorists are urged to continue to exercise caution this morning on the roads with widespread frost and ice across the Midlands. It comes following reports of a three car collision in Monksland early this morning, close to the turn for Smith's Supervalu. AA Roadwatch has said road temperatures are slowly rising, however, caution is still advised particularly on secondary routes and through sheltered areas. Black ice was reported around Athlone and on the Longford side of N55 Cavan/Athlone Road. The main roads have been gritted.