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Black ice warning after car slips into brook

Castle Donington Fire Station Car in Diseworth BrookCastle Donington Fire Station
A car fell into Diseworth Brook after slipping on black ice, a fire service said

A fire service is warning about the dangers of black ice after a car left a road and fell into a brook.

Castle Donington Fire Station said firefighters were called to a collision involving one vehicle which had slipped on black ice in Diseworth, Leicestershire, at 07:40 GMT on Monday.

The driver was not injured and had climbed out of the vehicle before the fire service arrived.

Firefighters said black ice was "transparent and treacherous".

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Car in brook Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Firefighters were called to the collision to make the scene safe

Black ice is a thin coat of transparent ice which forms on roads and pathways allowing the road beneath to be seen through it.

Castle Donington Fire Station said on X: "Beware of the unseen danger on the roads: black ice!

"It's transparent and treacherous. Drive cautiously, keep speeds down, and stay alert for any signs of slippery patches."

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Green Lane Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Green Lane was icy on Monday morning

One crew from Castle Donington Fire Station was sent to the collision by Wartoft Grange, in Green Lane, to make it safe.

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