Fire engine and ambulance skidded on black ice near Langport, Somerset

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service are advising people to take care and remember the "dangers of black ice" after the incident this morning (January 8).

The fire engine, and following ambulance, skidded on the ice near Langport on their way to a similar incident - but lukily no one was harmed.

"No one was harmed in the incident and officers were sent to the scene to provide welfare support,"said a spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue.

"Several other fire appliances had been sent to deal with the original incident and the people involved were also safe and well.

"This highlights the dangers of black ice, even for well trained and experienced drivers. With freezing conditions expected to continue into the weekend, we advise people to take extra care on the roads and only travel if absolutely essential."

One of our fire engines skidded on ice and left the road this morning while on its way to help other motorists. No one was harmed but this highlights the dangers of black ice, even for well trained and experienced drivers. If you have to travel, take extra care on the roads. pic.twitter.com/aHWkyKyPOr

— Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (@DSFireUpdates) January 8, 2021