New 'ice eliminator' to tackle Scotland's frozen roads

Stocks of a liquid that can tackle hard-packed snow and ice on roads at temperatures as low as -20C are to be used in Scotland.

The solution is being distributed after the failure of salt and grit to clear key routes during the recent extreme weather.

Transport Minister Keith Brown said the liquid had been tested in Aberdeenshire and had shown "favourable results". The project forms part of a new government winter transport plan.

Mr Brown said ministers were exploring "innovative ways" to tackle future bouts of freezing weather.

He said: "This is one of the first times this treatment has been used on the Scottish road network and it is encouraging to see this initial trial deliver positive early results."

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source: BBC News