A frosty start throughout the South Island has prompted warnings from emergency services for drivers to take extra care after many roads were affected by ice, causing at least six crashes. Blenheim had a chilly -5C overnight, and Nelson and Takaka Hill both dropped to minus 1C. It was also a chilly start for Cantabrians, as the temperature dropped to 0.3C overnight in Christchurch, slightly warming to 3C as of 9am. The freezing start brought with it a slew of ice warnings for several roads and caused a string of crashes. Braden Fastier/Nelson Mail Drivers on the roads in frosty conditions are being urged to take extra care (file photo).

Source: Stuff July 04, 2021 20:34 UTC