There is so much snow across the country, according to Útinform news, that there is a problem on the highways.
As they write: on the M1 highway, on the side going to the capital, trucks turned into a cross in two places, at km 41 and km 19. A stop was made on traffic. At the Bicske junction at km 39, there is a truck that has turned in a cross also on the ramp.
On the M3 highway, towards the capital, at the Hejőpapi junction at km 156, a truck has turned into a cross, traffic has stopped. Further on, at the Gyöngyös-Nyugat junction, at km 71, there is a truck that has turned in a cross also on the way to Budapest.
Due to the extraordinary weather, the police stopped truck traffic on highway 2 after Vác.
On the roads of Veszprem county, trees on the road may fall down or branches may break off, causing the risk of accidents due to the extraordinary amount of snow.
Information regularly updated on the Útinform page!
According to meteorological forecasts, the snow arrived on Friday morning with strong winds, the help of firefighters was requested from many places on the Lenti-Várpalota-Balassagyarmat axis due to vehicles stuck in ditches, fallen trees obstructing on traffic, General Directorate of Accidents. Ban contacted MTI on Friday morning.
According to the report, reports are constantly coming in, and the firefighters move to the cases one after the other.
Based on information early in the morning, after the snow, a truck turned on the road at kilometer 45 of highway 2, near Szendehely, and at kilometer 52, near Pusztaszántó.
Between kilometers 31-32 of highway 8, at the Pétfürdő branch, help is needed because of a stuck truck, and at kilometer 67 of the highway, at Herend, no more cars can continue. On road 7307, near Barnag, a snow excavator slid into a ditch, at kilometer 33 of highway 81, a truck could not get up the hill.
In Cegléd, at kilometer 64 of highway 4, a bread truck slid into a ditch, and at Dobogókő, the public road manager’s vehicle moved off the road. A van got stuck between Zalaszabar and Nagyrada, in Érd, a truck partially slid into a ditch on Törökbalinti út, and vehicles got stuck on the road between Bicske and Mány.
Several trucks got stuck on the Pilisvörösvár section of highway 10, a wheeled bus overturned on the snowy road in Sárszentágotá,
a bus also slid on the road between Szügy and Nógrádmarcal, and a vehicle also ran into a ditch on Route 53 near Dunatetétlen and the fishing ponds.
At Tata-Agostyán, on road 1128, a fallen tree blocked the path of a snow plow, at kilometer 47 of highway 75, a fallen tree occupies both lanes, on road 11 between Szentgyörgypuszta and Visegrád, a tree fell on a power line, the wires from here shine, at kilometer 44 of highway 76, and three near Kisbucsa there are two of the tracks also blocked by a fallen tree.
A tree fell on highway 84 at the Lesencetomaj junction, and roadblocks can be expected at kilometer 28 of highway 2, in the Sződliget area. In Szentendre, traffic on highway 11 is blocked by a fallen tree.
Several photos have already appeared on Időkép:
2024-11-22 04:30:00
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What specific logistic challenges are presented by the “Snowmageddon” event for the Hungarian National Highway Authority, and how are these challenges being addressed in real time?
## World Today News Interview: “Snowmageddon” Grips Hungary
**Host:** Welcome back to World Today News. Today, we’re discussing the unprecedented snowfall currently impacting Hungary, causing widespread disruption on the nation’s roadways.
We’re joined by two guests:
**Guest 1:** [Name], a representative from the Hungarian National Highway Authority, who can offer insight into the logistical challenges posed by this snowfall.
**Guest 2**: [Name], a meteorologist specializing in winter weather patterns, who can shed light on the severity of this storm and what we can expect in the coming days.
Welcome to both of you.
**Section 1: The Immediate Impact**
**Host:** Let’s start with the current situation. [Guest 1], reports indicate substantial disruptions on major highways like the M1 and M3. Can you describe the extent of these disruptions and the measures being taken to mitigate them?
**Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s response].
**Host:** [Guest 2], can you elaborate on the weather phenomena behind this snowfall?
How unusual is this amount of snow for this time of year, and what factors are contributing to its severity?
**Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s response].
**Section 2: Safety Concerns and Public Response**
**Host:** [Guest 1], reports mention multiple truck accidents and vehicles becoming trapped on roadways.
What specific guidance is being given to drivers, especially truck drivers, to ensure their safety during these conditions?
**Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s response].
**Host:** [Guest 2], beyond the immediate dangers of driving in these conditions, are there any long-term safety concerns associated with such heavy snowfall, such as power outages or infrastructure damage?
**Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s response].
** Section 3: Looking Ahead – Recovery and Preparedness**
**Host:** [Guest 1], what steps are being taken to clear roads and restore normalcy to transportation in the aftermath of this storm?
What lessons can be learned from this event to improve future preparedness?
**Guest 1:** [Guest 1’s response].
**Host:** [Guest 2], based on your meteorological expertise, what information can you provide about the potential duration of this snowfall and the possibility of further such weather events in the near future?
How can individuals and communities best prepare themselves for similar situations?
**Guest 2:** [Guest 2’s response].
**Host:** Thank you both for your valuable insights. It’s clear that this snowfall is posing significant challenges, but the collaboration between organizations like yours and the public’s awareness of safety measures are crucial to navigating this difficult situation.
