Winnats Pass in Peak District reopens after abandoned car leaves it closed for over two days

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Winnats Pass has reopened after a temporary closure due to an abandoned car blocking the road.

Winnats Pass in Castleton was closed since the early hours of Sunday, December 3, as a vehicle stuck in the snow and later abandoned blocked the road.

The road remained temporarily closed for over 48 hours – with drivers urged to seek alternative routes.

Derbyshire County Council has now confrimed that the vehoile was removed and the road reopened today, on Tuesday, December 5.

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