Winter storms strand hundreds on US roads
A snow storm on the US East Coast has caused several hundred motorists to become stranded in the western part of Virginia state, officials said today.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management spokesman Bob Spieldenner said that local and state officials, as well as the National Guard, have helped get about 100 stranded motorists to shelters in two counties. About a foot of snow has fallen in the area.
Mr Spieldenner said many of the motorists became stranded after accidents along Interstate 89 and Route 29 blocked the road.
Officials are using four-wheel drive vehicles and the National Guard is using Humvees to help some of the motorists.
Mr Spieldenner said some people have food and fuel and were opting to stay in their car to wait for the roads to clear.
