Heavy snowfall triggered a deadly 40-vehicle crash on a highway, killing one person in China.

The aftermath video was filmed in Xinzhou City in Shanxi province on Shanxi Province on December 10. Dozens of vehicles were entangled in a collision, causing significant traffic jams. Amidst the twisted metal and shattered glass, numerous people were seen frantically making phone calls by the roadside.

On the evening of December 10th, a severe snowstorm wreaked havoc on the Erenhot–Guangzhou Expressway, leading to a catastrophic multi-vehicle pile-up.

A swift response from local authorities and emergency services was mobilised. On December 11th, Xinzhou's transportation department reported that the incident comprised 29 rear-end collisions, involving around 40 vehicles.

Preliminary investigations confirmed the tragic toll of one fatality and six injuries. Adding to the peril, a diesel tanker involved in the crash suffered minor leakage, prompting fire services to engage in urgent containment measures.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

12月10日晚8时许，受降雪影响，二广高速山西忻州原平崞阳段发生多车连环追尾事故。现场视频显示，数十辆车发生碰撞致交通拥堵，多人站在路边拨打电话，有车辆安全气囊完全打开，车内有血迹。事发后，当地多个相关部门快速到场进行救援。
12月11日，忻州交通部门介绍，事发路段发生29起交通追尾相撞事故，现场约40辆车先后发生碰撞，初步了解已有1人死亡，6人受伤。此外，还有一辆装载柴油罐车有轻微泄漏。目前消防人员正在现场处理。