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Power outages, school closures come after freezing rain hits N.B.

Trees bend under the weight of ice, following two days of freezing rain near Fredericton, New Brunswick. FIle/Global News

Freezing rain has caused power outages in southern New Brunswick, forcing the closure of many schools.

And the province’s Emergency Measures Organization is warning residents about a low-pressure weather system that has made travelling dangerous.

Snow, freezing rain and rain has been reported across the province.

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The forecast is calling for several hours of freezing rain in northern regions – and there is a chance of localized flooding in other areas.

By 7:30 a.m., more than 12,000 NB Power customers were without electricity, most of them in the Fredericton and Chipman areas.

Emergency officials are advising residents to have an emergency kit ready.

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