Rescue Board: No major incidents on Estonia's roads Friday night
Friday night going into Saturday morning passed without any major incidents on Estonia's roads, despite the continued heavy snow.
"There was a tree that had become dangerous," said Estonian Rescue Board spokesperson Viktor Saaremets.
As of 6 p.m. on Friday evening, seven traffic accidents had been recorded, Saaremets said.
Since the snow storm began across Estonia early on Friday morning, there have been a total of 54 instances in which the Rescue Board have been called to clear potential hazards.
Rescue workers have also responded to a total of 18 traffic accidents in that time.
Saaremets recommends all drivers familiarize themselves with the road conditions before setting of on their journeys via the online portal, which can be accessed here.
More snow is also expected on Saturday. The level two warning, which had been issued for the whole of Estonia, now only remains in place for the north coast.
"The roads are slippery," said Saaremets.
Transport Board: Challenging conditions on state roads in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru County
Due to the heavy snowfall, traffic on some state roads in Ida Viru County and Lääne-Viru County may be disrupted on Saturday with secondary roads potentially impassable. The Transport Board has introduced a special maintenance regime in the affected areas from 7.30 a.m. on Saturday until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
State roads in Ida- Viru County and Lääne-Viru County are difficult for vehicles to negotiate due to the heavy snowfall, while visibility is also extremely poor and the roads slippery.
According to the most recent weather forecast, intermittent snow and sleet will continue until Sunday. The snow is expected to accumulate most in Ida-Viru County, Lääne-Viru County and Harju County.
On the islands and the north coast, it will be accompanied by strong winds.
Road maintenance vehicles are out in all these areas, with snow to be cleared from main and supporting roads first.
Due to the severe weather conditions, a special maintenance regime will be in force on state roads in Saaremaa, Pärnu, Hiiu, Lääne, Rapla counties and the west of Harju County until 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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