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A severe winter storm known as a Nor’easter caused widespread destruction in the northeastern United States and resulted in the death of a 20-year-old man in rural Pennsylvania when his snowmobile collided with a fallen utility line. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, suffered fatal injuries when his vehicle collided with a utility pole in York County on Tuesday morning, as stated by Newberry Township Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
As the Nor’easter storm swept through on Tuesday, parts of the northeastern region received more than twelve inches of snowfall. Apart from this, school closures occurred due to the storm, leading to numerous flight cancellations and traffic accidents.
New York Mayor Eric Adams endorsed the transition to online schooling, emphasizing the educational setbacks experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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According to Pennsylvania State Police, nearly 1,200 accidents and vehicles trapped or damaged were reported due to the storm. New York City received aid from a fleet of 1,500 large snow plough trucks to clear roads. John F. Kennedy International Airport had 4.2 inches of snow, while La Guardia Airport saw 3.3 inches. Over 1,000 flights were delayed from Boston and New York airports, impacting travellers nationwide on Tuesday.
In addition to causing chaotic traffic conditions, the storm caused trees and power lines to fall, leading to widespread power outages across the northeastern region. According to PowerOutage.us, over 105,000 households in Pennsylvania experienced power loss on Tuesday due to strong winds and snow. Massachusetts reported over 18,000 outages, while New Jersey had over 7,000. As of Wednesday morning, more than 46,000 individuals in Pennsylvania were still without electricity. New York had 933 outages, and New Jersey had 318.
