Massive Snowstorm in Sweden Strands Thousands, Rescue Efforts Underway

Despite evacuation efforts, about 180 trucks remain stranded on the E22, with the road expected to reopen on Friday.

Massive snowstorm in Sweden strands at least 1,000 vehicles on the E22 road between Horby and Kristianstad for over 24 hours.
Rescue efforts involved the police, road crews, and the army, who worked through the night to free the stranded motorists.
Despite the evacuation, about 180 trucks and their drivers remained stranded on the E22.
The severe weather is part of a Nordic blast that has seen temperatures plummet across Sweden, Finland, and Norway.
The Swedish transport agency expects the affected stretch of the E22 road to reopen on Friday.