Late Saturday night, December 6, a multi-vehicle pile-up on an expressway in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region turned deadly. Local authorities reported nine fatalities and seven injuries.
The crash happened around 10 p.m. near Usu city in Tacheng Prefecture. Sudden heavy fog rolled in, and with temperatures plunging below zero, the asphalt iced over fast 🚗❄️. Drivers faced near-zero visibility as vehicles collided one after another.
Five large trucks and seven cars were involved. Emergency teams arrived quickly, rushing the injured to nearby hospitals.
Officials are probing the exact cause, but initial findings point to the combo of dense fog and icy roads. This weekend’s incident is a stark reminder: winter weather demands extra caution—whether you’re tackling Delhi’s chilly highways or driving through misty hill roads in Cameron Highlands.
Stay alert on your ride: check weather updates, slow down in low-visibility conditions, keep a safe distance, and gear up for seasonal challenges. Drive safe, fam! 🙏
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9 dead, 7 injured after expressway collisions in China's Xinjiang
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