Snow causes deaths and flight cancellations across Europe

Heavy snow and icy conditions have been reported across parts of Europe; authorities say six people have died and hundreds of flights were cancelled, leaving many travellers stranded.

Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have disrupted travel across multiple European countries. Authorities reported six deaths linked to the weather, including several in France and one in Sarajevo. Hundreds of flights were cancelled and many passengers were left stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam. Officials said the disruption was expected to continue into Wednesday. Current situation: - Authorities reported six weather-related deaths in Europe, with fatalities reported in France and Bosnia and Herzegovina. - Major airports reported substantial cancellations: Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly planned reduced schedules to allow runway clearing, and Amsterdam’s Schiphol cancelled hundreds of flights over the period mentioned in reports. - Airlines and airports reported long queues and delays for passengers; some carriers noted shortages of de-icing supplies while crews worked to keep runways clear. - Rail services were also affected, including a temporary stoppage of train services in the Netherlands after an IT outage and disrupted international services. Summary: The heavy snow and icy conditions have resulted in loss of life and extensive transport disruption across several countries, affecting air and rail travel and leaving many people delayed or stranded. Authorities announced further cancellations and runway-clearing operations and warned more snow was expected; Undetermined at this time.