Dozens of UK drivers stuck in snowdrifts; appeal for 4X4 owners to transport emergency staff

Severe weather is causing continued disruption to travel in Scotland, with dozens of drivers stuck in a snowdrift.

Update 8am: Police in England are carrying out a "rescue operation" to help people stranded in their vehicles across Somerset, including about 100 vehicles stuck in snow on the A303 at Ilminster.

A spokesman said: "This operation is being supported by a number of volunteers and voluntary agencies, including Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue, Exmoor Search and Rescue, Burnham Area Rescue Boat (which has 4x4 vehicles) and Wessex 4x4 Response, along with other emergency services and Her Majesty's Coastguard.