Police and fire offices have issued an icy roads warning.Emergency services were called to a three-vehicle collision near Chibbanagh plantation and to a multi-vehicle crash on the Ballamodha Straight this morning.Police dealt with two other collisions the same morning.The Fire Service posted: 'Road conditions particularly at night and early morning are hazardous due to the low temperatures causing the roads to be slippery with ice and frost.'We urge the public to be aware of the conditions and to take extra care when driving. Please slow down, leave extra distance between the car in front and think is the journey you are taking essential.'The Ballamodha Straight was closed in its entirety due to ice on the road. Cooil Road was also closed for a time.Police posted: ’Please drive to the conditions and only venture out if absolutely necessary.

’Until the roads have thawed we advise you stay at home unless your journey is essential.’