Heavy snow disrupts traffic in parts of China

Heavy snowfall hitting parts of northwest and central China early on Thursday has disrupted road traffic in affected areas, with local authorities responding swiftly by adopting effective measures to ensure safe transportation.

While some areas saw substantial accumulations of snow leading to road closures and traffic accidents, others experienced minimal impact due to warmer ground temperatures. In Northwest China, heavy snowfall on Thursday evening impacted vehicle traffic in the Guozigou section of the G30 expressway linking Lianyungang in East China’s Jiangsu Province and Horgos in Xinjiang.

Local traffic police quickly deployed patrols in the affected road sections. Due to the prolonged snowfall and substantial accumulation, some road sections became icy and slippery, leading to traffic accidents.