In a chilling incident on an icy expressway in Suzhou, China, over 100 cars collided, resulting in multiple injuries. State media reported the massive pileup caused by extreme weather conditions, capturing the chaotic aftermath on CCTV and social media.
Dramatic footage depicted a disarray of cars clustered on the highway, with one vehicle jack-knifed at a severe angle. Debris and shattered glass were strewn across the scene. Suzhou Industrial Park traffic police reported that three individuals sustained injuries requiring hospitalization, while six others suffered minor scratches.
Despite the restoration of road traffic, investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, as authorities grapple with the aftermath of this weather-related disaster.
China has experienced severe weather conditions in recent weeks, marked by cold waves, blizzards, and icy rain. This has significantly impacted transportation, particularly as millions of people embark on their journeys home for Lunar New Year celebrations.
The government has responded by elevating its emergency response for freezing temperatures and implementing plans for transportation, supplies, and electricity in affected provinces and cities, including Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Anhui, and Hubei, according to Xinhua news.
The China Meteorological Administration has issued heightened warnings for freezing and low temperatures in several central and southern regions. VariFlight’s weather warning data indicates that 34 of the country’s 260 airports have issued fog and snow warnings, underscoring the widespread impact of the adverse weather conditions.
