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Snow and Ice Disrupt Europe, Causing Fatalities and Travel Chaos

Published January 6, 2026, 16:11
Snow and Ice Disrupt Europe, Causing Fatalities and Travel Chaos

Snow and ice are causing significant problems in many European countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Italy. In France, at least five people have died in traffic accidents, while hundreds of flights have been canceled. In the Netherlands, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport was severely affected, with around 400 flights grounded and problems on the railway network. In Italy, rainfall caused the Tiber River to overflow in Rome, affecting celebrations, while snow also fell in other regions.