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Snow storms in US claim 11 lives Snow storms in US claim 11 lives
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Snow storms in the central US have left at least 11 people dead and tens of thousands without electricity.Snow storms in the central US have left at least 11 people dead and tens of thousands without electricity.
The severe weather has caused hundreds of accidents, and reached as far south as Texas - where there was a 50-vehicle motorway pile-up.The severe weather has caused hundreds of accidents, and reached as far south as Texas - where there was a 50-vehicle motorway pile-up.
The storm has also felled trees and power lines and caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights.The storm has also felled trees and power lines and caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
More heavy snow has been forecast as the storms move into the Great Lakes region bordering Canada.More heavy snow has been forecast as the storms move into the Great Lakes region bordering Canada.
Multiple vehicle pile-ups closed major highways in the central states over the weekend.Multiple vehicle pile-ups closed major highways in the central states over the weekend.
In Minnesota alone, there were more than 300 road accidents and three deaths.In Minnesota alone, there were more than 300 road accidents and three deaths.
Miserable ChristmasMiserable Christmas
Three other people died in accidents in Wyoming, three in Wisconsin and one each in Texas and Kansas.Three other people died in accidents in Wyoming, three in Wisconsin and one each in Texas and Kansas.
The fatality in Texas came in a pile-up on Interstate 40.The fatality in Texas came in a pile-up on Interstate 40.
At least 16 people were taken to hospital, two with life-threatening injuries.At least 16 people were taken to hospital, two with life-threatening injuries.
Many in the pile-up were holidaymakers, including families with small children not dressed for the weather, police said.Many in the pile-up were holidaymakers, including families with small children not dressed for the weather, police said.
The BBC's Matthew Price in the US says Americans expect bad weather at this time of year and the country has the resources to cope.The BBC's Matthew Price in the US says Americans expect bad weather at this time of year and the country has the resources to cope.
But for some the fierce winter is making it a miserable Christmas, our correspondent adds.But for some the fierce winter is making it a miserable Christmas, our correspondent adds.

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