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Post-snow chaos: Successive crashes on Xinjiang's slippery roads

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This is the intense moment that a shocking series of rear-end collisions occurred on the Western Outer Ring of Urumqi, showcasing the dangers under dense fog and icy conditions.

On December 3, 2024, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, the video captured the elevated highway where multiple vehicles, unable to stop in time on the slick surface, crashed into each other. It ended with 25 vehicles collided and scratched each other and no injuries reported.

The owner of the recording vehicle had parked safely to the side with hazard lights flashing, just moments before the chain of collisions unfolded behind him.

This incident followed several days of snowfall in Urumqi, leading to melting during the day and refreezing at night, creating treacherously icy conditions exacerbated by reduced visibility due to heavy fog.

The video concluded with local traffic authorities arriving at the scene to manage the situation and assist with clearing the vehicles.

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