Shocking footage shows a car spinning out of control as icy conditions gripped parts of the UK due to the "Mini Beast from the East" cold snap.

Dash-cam video shows a speeding car - thought to be a Renault Megane - attempting to overtake a Dacia Duster on the A329 towards Reading just before midnight on 18 March.

The car then skids out of control and collides with the left-hand safety barrier, causing the filmer's car to smash into the other vehicle.

The occupants of the Megane - including a woman and child in addition to the driver - were not injured, according to the dash-cam owner, who described the overtaking car as a "write-off."

In the video, the Megane's airbag appears to be deployed when the car impacts against the side barrier.

The video was posted to social media, where one viewer commented: "Why risk overtaking in those conditions! Especially when there is snow on the road and at those speeds traction just disappears."

The incident took place heading just before Earley.

Travel in many parts of England was disrupted this weekend after another cold front brought large amounts of snow.

Shocking footage shows a car spinning out of control as icy conditions gripped parts of the UK due to the "Mini Beast from the East" cold snap.