RAIN which froze on many East Lancashire roads caused a series of accidents and big traffic hold-ups.
Two bus companies cancelled coaches which were due to take Blackburn Rovers supporters for a cup tie in Bristol and in a spell lasting 30 minutes every Blackburn ambulance team was out answering a total of 14 calls.
Springfield Maternity Hospital, Blackburn was evacuated suddenly following a closure order.
Twelve patients were given the choice of going back home or going to Bull Hill Hospital, Darwen.
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