Pakistan: At least 22 pass away stranded in heavy snow in traffic congestion

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    People got stuck in their cars and trucks as temperature levels plunged to -8 C (Picture: SWNS/ EPA)

    At least 22 individuals have actually passed away after they ended up being stranded in heavy snow in a traffic congestion of over 125,000 individuals in northernPakistan

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    Thousands of individuals were caught in their cars and trucks as temperature levels was up to -8 C throughout heavy snowfall in t he mountain resort of Murree.

    Police stated a minimum of 6 individuals had actually adhered death in their lorries, however it is not yet clear how others had actually passed away.

    Asphyxiation after breathing in fumes when they turned their heating systems on has actually been provided as a possible factor.

    The armed force is now trying to clear roadways and rescue those still caught near the mountain resort of Murree.

    Around 1,000 cars and trucks were caught on a highway throughout a blizzard, according to Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid.

    People stand next to cars stuck under fallen trees on a snowy road, in Murree, northeast of Islamabad, Pakistan in this still image taken from a video January 8, 2022. PTV/REUTERS TV via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

    Thousands of individuals were caught in their cars and trucks as temperature levels was up to -8 C throughout heavy snowfall (Picture: Reuters)

    At least 21 motorists have died after they became stranded in heavy snow in a traffic jam - of over 125,000 cars. See SWNS story SWOCsnow. Police in Pakistan say the drivers weren't killed by the cold but by asphyxiation - after turning their car heaters on. They died today (Saturday) after they were left stranded in cars amid heavy snowfall in Murree. The Pakistan Army and government tried to rescue them as locals tried to provide food and blankets to them. The tourists were struck after two days of continuous snowfall in the region amid chaotic traffic. The Pakistan media reported that more than 125,000 vehicles had entered the city which had caused the traffic jam. Thousands of tourist were left stranded after road leading to Malka-e-Kohsar was closed due to heavy snowfall. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said the road leading to Murree from Islamabad have been closed.

    Some adhered death and it is believed others might have suffocated (Picture: Tahir Ibn Manzoor/ SWNS)

    epa09673011 A handout photo released by Pakistan's Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) shows Pakistani army soldiers taking part in rescue works after 16 tourists died amid heavy snowfall in Murree, Pakistan, 08 January 2022. At least 16 people were killed in Murree and the government deployed the Pakistan Army to rescue stranded tourists amid heavy snowfall incidents. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDM) said that a strong westerly wave was affecting most parts of the country and may persist until 09 January EPA/INTER SERVICES PUBLIC RELATIONS -- BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

    Pakistani army soldiers are continuing to rescue stranded individuals (Picture: EPA)

    Pakistan media reported that more than 125,000 lorries had actually gone into the city to see the uncommonly heavy snowfall, triggering a big traffic congestion.

    The location has actually now been stated a catastrophe zone and individuals have actually been advised to keep away.

    ‘People are facing a terrible situation,’ stated Usman Abbasi, a traveler stuck in the town.

    ‘It’ s not just the travelers, however the regional population is likewise dealing with serious issues’ consisting of gas and water lacks, he included.

    Interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed stated countless lorries had actually been pulled from the snow however more than a thousand were still stuck in the location on Saturday.

    Located 28 miles north of the capital of Islamabad, Murree is a popular winter season resort that brings in more than a million travelers every year. Streets leading into the city are typically obstructed by snow in winter season.

    epa09673004 A handout photo released by Pakistan's Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) shows Pakistani army soldiers taking part in rescue works after 16 tourists died amid heavy snowfall in Murree, Pakistan, 08 January 2022. At least 16 people were killed in Murree and the government deployed the Pakistan Army to rescue stranded tourists amid heavy snowfall incidents. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDM) said that a strong westerly wave was affecting most parts of the country and may persist until 09 January EPA/INTER SERVICES PUBLIC RELATIONS -- BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

    The event taken place in mountain resort of Murree (Picture: EPA)

    At least 21 motorists have died after they became stranded in heavy snow in a traffic jam - of over 125,000 cars. See SWNS story SWOCsnow. Police in Pakistan say the drivers weren't killed by the cold but by asphyxiation - after turning their car heaters on. They died today (Saturday) after they were left stranded in cars amid heavy snowfall in Murree. The Pakistan Army and government tried to rescue them as locals tried to provide food and blankets to them. The tourists were struck after two days of continuous snowfall in the region amid chaotic traffic. The Pakistan media reported that more than 125,000 vehicles had entered the city which had caused the traffic jam. Thousands of tourist were left stranded after road leading to Malka-e-Kohsar was closed due to heavy snowfall. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said the road leading to Murree from Islamabad have been closed.

    Unusually heavy snowfall resulted in a huge lethal traffic congestion (Picture: Tahir Ibn Manzoor/ SWNS)

    epa09673006 A handout photo released by Pakistan's Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) shows Pakistani army soldiers taking part in rescue works after 16 tourists died amid heavy snowfall in Murree, Pakistan, 08 January 2022. At least 16 people were killed in Murree and the government deployed the Pakistan Army to rescue stranded tourists amid heavy snowfall incidents. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDM) said that a strong westerly wave was affecting most parts of the country and may persist until 09 January EPA/INTER SERVICES PUBLIC RELATIONS -- BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

    Over 100,000 cars and trucks went into the city, triggering a big traffic congestion (Picture: EPA)

    The interior minister stated more than 4 feet of snow fell in the location over night and all inbound traffic was obstructed on Saturday.

    The minister stated paramilitary soldiers and an unique military mountain system had actually been contacted to assist.

    ‘Until then no vehicle or even people on foot are allowed to enter Murree except for the emergency and rescue vehicles and those bringing food for the stuck people,’ he stated.

    Umar Maqbool, a regional administrator, stated the heavy snowfall obstructed rescue efforts throughout the night and even heavy devices generated to clear the snow got stuck at first.

    Officials stated food and blankets were dispersed to the stuck travelers.

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