In brief
Widespread travel chaos has erupted in Europe due to severe winter weather. Six people have lost their lives due to treacherous conditions, with hundreds of flights canceled as airlines struggle to manage the impacts. Major airports like Amsterdam and Paris have seen significant disruptions, with authorities urging people to limit travel until conditions improve.
Intense snowfall and icy weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruption across Europe, with six reported killed in weather-related incidents on the continent.
Five people died in two separate regions of France as a result of treacherous driving conditions, authorities said, while one woman was also killed in Bosnia's capital, Sarajevo, after 16in (40cm) of snow fell on the city.
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Europe, with thousands left stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam. Disruption is expected to continue into Wednesday.
In France, three people died in two incidents in Landes due to black ice, with two more fatalities in separate motor accidents in the Paris region, including one involving a taxi that plunged into the Marne river.
In the Balkans, heavy snow has also impacted travel and infrastructure. French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot has advised against travel, as more snow is expected.
France's national weather service issued orange alerts for snow and black ice, while significant disruptions at airports led to cancellations at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
Amsterdam's Schiphol airport faced over 400 flight cancellations, leaving many travelers frustrated and stranded.
Many of the cancelled flights were operated by Dutch airline KLM, which cited extreme weather conditions and supply delays affecting de-icing fluid.
Passengers at Schiphol described the situation as chaotic, with long lines and a lack of communication. Rail services were similarly hampered, with widespread delays reported.
