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Snowfall hampers Beijing traffic

2009-11-10 13:44 BJT

 

Beijing has had its second snowfall for this winter. Snow blanketed roads in the capital, causing headaches for the city's motorists.

"Moist pavement, keep distance."

Electric screens urged motorists to drive with caution on the icy, snow swept roads. Many cars were forced to pull over to the side in roads blanketed in snow.

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  Reporter: Sir, why you stop here?

  Driver: I need to wipe off the snow. I can't see the road.

  Reporter: How long will you drive before you arrive at your destination?

  Driver: It won't be long. If the snowfall gets stronger, we will have to stop.

  Reporter: You just pulled over on the road?

  Driver: Yes.