Europe's Deadly Freeze: Six Dead, Travel Chaos Spreads

A severe cold snap has killed at least six people across Europe. The freezing weather is causing major travel disruptions. France appears to be the worst-affected country. The national weather service issued an extreme cold warning for the northern region. In Paris, authorities opened emergency shelters for the homeless. The deep freeze is crippling transport networks. Many flights have been grounded due to the conditions. Train services have also been halted or delayed across the continent. The cold led to several fatal accidents on Tuesday. Officials link the deaths to road accidents and exposure. They urge the public to exercise extreme caution.