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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Five Dead as Winter Storm Paralyzes the US
Caption: Five Dead as Winter Storm Paralyzes the US. A massive winter storm has claimed at least five lives, caused power outages for around 190,000 people, and brought travel and school closures across seven US states, BBC News reports. Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Arkansas have declared emergencies as the polar vortex unleashed icy conditions. Over 2,300 flights have been canceled, with nearly 9,000 delays reported, as snow and sleet continued to batter much of the northeastern US. Washington DC recorded 5-9 inches of snow, with up to a foot in nearby Maryland and Virginia. The city remains under a weather emergency until early Tuesday. Dangerous road conditions have led to hundreds of accidents, including 365 crashes in Missouri, leaving one dead, and two fatalities in Kansas. Authorities in Virginia reported 300 car crashes between midnight and Monday morning, with one motorist killed. Residents were urged to avoid driving. A person was found dead from exposure in Houston, Texas, where temperatures plummeted. Parts of the Ohio River turned into skating rinks due to frigid conditions. Kansas City saw its heaviest snow in 32 years, with plows and emergency services struggling to navigate the treacherous conditions, according to meteorologist Matthew Cappucci. The National Weather Service warned of continued icy conditions in the storm’s path for weeks, even after the snow and sleet subside. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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