The Beast from the East causes school closures and bus service suspensions in Sleaford area
The Beast from the East has truly hit Lincolnshire's road network this morning with drivers reporting difficult travelling conditions across the county - particularly on hills - and many schools and transport services have had to be suspended.Lincolnshire Police have declared a critical incident with many minor roads difficult to pass in the county and reporting 68 collisions since 7am today (Wednesday).We are likely to see heavy snow throughout the afternoon.A Divisional Commander with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service has said on Twitter: 'Seriously, if you don't NEED to travel today. DON'T. Despite all the best efforts of many, even the main roads are slow moving and driving conditions are terrible. Don't make the emergency services have to go out unnecessarily as well in this!!'Lincolnshire Police force control room Tweeted: 'Please, please, please drive to the road conditions! Please don'tIn the Sleaford area side roads are snow covered but main roads appear passable with care. Country roads are also treacherous.Sleafordian Coaches has suspended its bus routes due to the poor road conditions.In a knock on effect, many schools have closed, in part due to reliance on coach companies delivering more than half their pupils suspending services.Kesteven and Sleaford High School put out a message to parents: 'Regrettably we have taken the decision to close KSHS today. School bus services have been suspended by the bus companies leaving 60 per cent of students without transport. Updates will be found on our website.'This was the same picture for Carre's Grammar school, St George's Academy and Sir William Robertson Academy at Welbourn.Church Lane Primary School has closed but William Alvey School has remained open, reminding parents to send children in warm clothing and boots, as has Rauceby School.Other village schools have elected to close including Leasingham and Heckington.Further closures can be seen elsewhere on our website.East Midlands Trains were reporting rail services between Sleaford and
