Drivers stranded on a closed highway due to the heavy snow salvaged wood for fireside warmth in southern China.

The video was filmed in Cili County in Hunan Province on February 2.

Heavy snowfall led to the closure of a highway, leaving drivers stranded. Faced with the chilly weather, motorists decided to turn the unexpected situation into an opportunity for warmth and camaraderie.

Stranded since 5:00 am, it wasn't until around 10:00 am that the road began to clear. In the meantime, drivers huddled together outside their vehicles, picking up dry branches to create makeshift fires.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

2月2日，湖南慈利，高速下雪封路，司机们下车捡干柴生火抱团取暖。据当事人介绍，她们早上5点堵在慈利，一直到上午10点左右才慢慢疏通，因为天气很冷，很多司机都熄火下车从场外拾来干柴点火取暖，“虽然天冷，但大家围在一起取暖聊天也很有意思。”