US EditionSnow and Ice Wreak Havoc Across Europe, Causing Deadly Accidents and Travel Chaos
The Arctic cold wave caused at least five deaths in France and led to over 700 flight cancellations at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, disrupting European travel this week.
- Airports in Paris and Amsterdam experienced significant disruptions, with over 1,000 travelers stranded at Schiphol Airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs.
- Six deaths have occurred due to weather-related incidents, with five fatalities reported in France and one in Bosnia amidst severe cold and storms.
- Over 100 flights were canceled at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and public bus services in Paris were suspended due to icy roads, as reported by Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot.
- Britain's temperatures dropped, leading to school closures and disrupted Eurostar services, while eastern Sweden faced likely power cuts and suspended public transport.
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Arctic blast grips Europe, bringing snow, ice and disruption
An Arctic blast has brought heavy snow and widespread ice across Europe, disrupting travel and public services throughout much of the continent.Airports and rail operators in several countries have reported cancellations and delays, while weather agencies
The winter weather in the Netherlands is lasting much longer than usual, and that's causing problems at Schiphol and for airlines. "Colleagues who have worked here for years say they haven't experienced anything like this in ten years."
Six Dead Hundreds of Flights Cancelled As Snow Wrecks Europe
Europe has been brought to a near standstill by heavy snow and ice — and the human cost is already stark. Six people have died as winter weather tightened its grip across the continent. Five were killed in France in separate road accidents linked to black ice. In Sarajevo, a woman died after a snow-laden tree collapsed following more than 40cm of snowfall.A brutal reminder: when winter hits hard, it hits fast.So what does this mean for travelers…
According to the meteorological authorities, low temperatures could be maintained for the rest of the week, so the extension of alerts and impacts on transport is not ruled out.
Interrupted roads and tilt transport. Orange alert for the whole day on Belgium (ANSA)
Heavy snow and ice continue to cause disruption at some European airports. More than 700 flights were canceled at Amsterdam as a precaution, while around 140 flights were also canceled at Paris' Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
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