Extreme Weather Disrupts Munich Airport Operations, Stranding Passengers

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Munich Airport suspended all flights due to freezing rain and severe weather conditions, causing travel disruptions. Three people died in traffic accidents, including a school bus crash and a collision between a car and a tractor-trailer. Train services were also affected, with cancellations and delays in the Munich region. Heavy snowfall in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland has led to concerns about avalanches and further disruptions to public transport.
Topics:world#flight-cancellations#freezing-rain#munich-airport#severe-weather#traffic-accidents#weather
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- Let it snow: happy kids and frustrated commuters in southern Germany – DW – 12/05/2023 DW (English)
- Munich Airport Urges Passengers to Check for Possible Cancellation of Their Flight Due to Extreme Weather SchengenVisaInfo.com
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