File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / wallbanger.File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / wallbanger.
London

Snowy conditions cause slowdowns southeast of London

The morning commute was a slow one for drivers southeast of London.

A winter weather travel advisory was issued for St. Thomas, Aylmer, and eastern Elgin County around 8 a.m. on Tuesday before being lifted a bit before 10 a.m.  According to Environment Canada, the area could see up to 10 centimetres of snow by Tuesday afternoon. The heaviest snow was expected to fall during the morning rush hour.

Drivers were advised to adjust their speed accordingly as there was a risk that untreated roads would become snow-covered and icy.

The snow was expected to taper off late Tuesday afternoon.

Read More Local Stories

Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.