South Africa: 39-year-old trapped in the street by heavy snowfall and died of hypothermia

A 39-year-old woman, lost her life yesterday from hypothermia (21.09.2024) in , after remaining for an entire night trapped in a taxi – mini van, when she fiercely blocked the streets and immobilized hundreds of cars. The unprecedented snowfalls have hit Africa since Friday having created huge problems on motorways with various travelers remaining trapped in the city of Moiplas until today without even having blankets and food. Traffic has been interrupted at about 30 km, on one of the main roads in the area, connecting Johannesburg to the city of Durban. So far the only victim is the 39-year-old woman, although there were other passengers in the taxi. Passenger rescue operations continue under very difficult conditions, and some cars have already moved away from the point of incredible traffic, as many were the ones who abandoned their cars or were unable to use them for damage. For ten hours non-stop, snow Fell in South Africa, covering roads and stopping traffic. People were waiting in their cars for help. In some areas, up to two meters of snow fell. Forecasters say this is an extreme case. — News. Az (@news_az) There’s no expansion for having in September! Could it be evolution, as it is common knowledge that the world is slow evolving; Because South Africa does get but not during spring season & it’s not due to . Harrison Weather — UNRULY UNIVERSAL ♞ (@uuniversalmusic) The massive traffic was described as “inexhaustible” by business manager Tanya Doghra, since immobilised cars reach up to 30 km. Authorities still cannot say how many people or vehicles remain trapped in the streets.