BLACK ICE LEADS TO ARKLOW BYPASS CLOSURE
A number of motorists had a narrow escape this morning when they hit black ice on the Arklow bypass.
A number of cars were badly damaged when they skidded on the ice on both carraigeways.
However there are no reports of injuries.
Arklow gardai had to close the motorway for a time to deal with the accidents and a detour was put into operation through the town.