A massive pile-up involving around 100 vehicles occurred on a highway due to the icy conditions in eastern China.

The video was filmed in Suzhou City in Jiangsu Province on February 23.

The chaos ensued due to treacherous icy conditions blanketing the road. Preliminary reports indicate three individuals sustained injuries, receiving prompt medical attention, while six others suffered minor scrapes and bruises, fortunately escaping serious harm.

At present, authorities including traffic police and firefighters are diligently managing the aftermath on-site, with the incident still under investigation and resolution.

This catastrophic event unfolded following the issuance of a yellow warning for the icy roads by the Suzhou Meteorological Observatory at 18:13 on February 22nd, cautioning residents about the imminent risk of road icing.

The advisory highlighted the adverse impact of precipitation and plummeting temperatures on elevated roads, bridges, and other crucial transit routes, exacerbating travel conditions and precipitating the unfortunate chain of accidents.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

2月23日上午7时许，江苏苏州工业园区娄江快速路高架段，因道路结冰，发生多车连环碰撞事故。经初步统计，涉及车辆100辆左右，事故造成3人受伤，已送医救治；6人轻微擦伤，无大碍。目前，交警消防等部门正在现场开展处置，事故仍在处理中。 22日18时13分，苏州气象台发布道路结冰黄色预警信号，受降水和低温影响，高架、桥梁等路段将出现对交通有影响的道路结冰。