Drivers told to use chains due to freezing weather

Drivers in various parts of the country, including Drama, Serres, Pella, Kilkis, Xanthi, Kastoria, Florina, Kozani as well as areas of central Greece were advised to put snow chains on their tires before venturing out onto the road, following heavy snowfall over the weekend. Heavy rain caused several pile-ups on the Athens-Lamia national road on Saturday but there were no reports of deaths or serious injuries.