[4K] Bukchon Snowfall Night and Frozen Roads in Seoul Lead to Traffic Chaos

A massive snow storm on Wednesday night brought chaos to roads and highways across Seoul,... leaving numerous cars stranded and abandoned overnight on icy streets.
On top of that,.. the sub-freezing temperatures have caused the ice to take hold, making this morning's commute even more difficult.
The heavy snow that fell across large parts of South Korea on Wednesday night sparked chaotic scenes on the nation's roads and caused traffic gridlock.
This included millions of people heading home from work in Seoul.
Among the hardest-hit areas,... many drivers in southern Seoul were forced to abandon their cars overnight,... as they were unable to move due to the slippery conditions.
Others cars crawled through the streets,... some barely moving for hours.
Citizens and police officers were seen pushing cars,... even buses.
However,... due to temperatures dropping to as low as minus-17 degrees Celsius,... roads are frozen,... which could cause problems for those headed to work on Thursday morning.

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