Nine people were killed and seven injured in a chain of expressway collisions in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region late Saturday night, local authorities confirmed Sunday. The tragedy unfolded during sudden heavy fog and freezing temperatures, turning roads into icy hazards. ❄️
The crashes involved five large vehicles and seven smaller cars across multiple sections of an expressway in Usu City, Tacheng Prefecture. Emergency teams rushed survivors to hospitals, while investigators work to determine the full sequence of events.
"Road surfaces became dangerously slick within minutes due to the extreme weather," a local official stated. Nighttime temperatures plunged below zero, worsening visibility and traction for drivers.
This marks one of 2025's deadliest traffic incidents in the region. Authorities urge caution during winter travel as investigations continue. 🚗💨
