Police are warning drivers in the north of Swindon to drive carefully due to black ice on the roads.

The warning comes after several road traffic collisions occured due to the dangerous road conditions.

Drivers have been asked to be extremely cautious when travelling through the county this morning.

A road has also been closed between the B4553 at Cricklade and Tadpole Lane because of the icy conditions.

The road will be assessed within the hour but while the road at Hayes Knoll remains closed drivers are asked to be cautious when travelling in the area.