Loads of crashes this morning as early morning rain fell onto frozen ground (and cars).
Everywhere looked wet, but my car had a quarter inch (6mm) of ice all over it - no way in!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wear-16952926
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-16961165
In the crash at Blaydon, one driver got out and was hit - throwing him off the flyover.