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Page last updated at 18:24 GMT, Wednesday, 6 January 2010

Emergency services stretched in snowy conditions

Emergency services across the country have been struggling in the bad weather conditions.

Some hospitals have had to reduce their services and access to treatment has proven tricky for patients in rural areas.

Nick Ravenscroft follows a mountain rescue team on an emergency call near Oldham.

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