SNOW closed Victoria Road after a bus became stuck on the hill.

Traffic and other buses including the number 11, 12 and 22 routes had to be diverted while attempts were made to recover it.

Carl Gilbert who also tried to get up the hill in his car messaged the Adver to say: "My car was stuck, the people of swindon ran to my aid. They pushed the car and helped stopped an accident happening. I want to send a huge thank you out to the people of Swindon for helping me out."

Swindon's Bus Company tweeted it was not able to service Old Town, Marlborough Road or the Lawns.

Routes to St Andrews Ridge and Blunsdon were also affected.