Heavy Snowfall Strands Hundreds in Cumbria Amid Freezing UK Temperatures

Emergency services and volunteers work tirelessly to reach stranded individuals as Met Office issues amber and yellow warnings.

Heavy snowfall in Cumbria has caused widespread disruption, with an estimated 200 vehicles stranded in the South Lakes area.
Temperatures have fallen below freezing in parts of the UK, with 15cm of snow causing serious travel disruption.
Cumbria Police has urged people to only travel in the county if necessary.
Emergency services and volunteers have been working to reach people trapped in vehicles and provide shelter.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow in Cumbria and yellow warnings for snow and ice in other parts of the UK.