Even this 4x4 was no match for Cork's icy roads

It seems the whole country had to endure terrible road conditions this morning.

A glance at the AA Roadwatch Twitter account will give you an idea of the traffic chaos that ensued on Ireland’s icy roads.

CORK CITY: An overturned car remains on Inniscarra Rd (R618) after Leemount. A tow truck is en route. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 13, 2016

CAVAN: On the N3 Dublin/ Cavan Rd, frost and ice is a problem between Virginia and New Inn. Take extra care. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 13, 2016

Frost & ice in parts of Leinster, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon Town, Letterkenny, Cavan, Thurles & Cork City. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 13, 2016

DONEGAL: Gardai have reports of black ice on the N56 Ardara/ Glenties Rd. Extreme care is needed. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 13, 2016

Cork was hit particularly badly hit - Glanmire resident Charlie Winkins uploaded a video to Facebook to give an example of just how bad the ice was.

It shows a very large 4x4 utterly failing to reach the top of a hill, even with the help of a winch!

You see the 4x4 make it close to the top of the hill in the Marwood area of Glanmire, but then spin in place and slide helplessly down the gradient.

If you can’t see the Facebook link, you can view it here.

CORK: Road conditions generally improved in the city & county but be wary of icy patches in shaded areas. Slow down. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 13, 2016

Thankfully, conditions seemed to have improved, but the video should serve as a reminder of how dangerous the roads can be in the cold.

Stay safe and slow down out there folks!

H/T: BreakingNews.ie

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