Hundreds of motorists were trapped overnight on a major roadway in southern Sweden due to snow and strong winds. Emergency workers called for help from the Swedish military and were able to evacuate all those who wanted to leave their cars by Thursday afternoon. However, many cars and trucks were expected to remain stuck until Friday morning.
The heavy snow was part of a winter storm that brought cold temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to some parts of Scandinavia. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute had issued an orange warning and advised people to avoid traffic due to the hazardous weather conditions.