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Sunday, May 19, 2013 | 6:50 a.m.

Drivers Trapped as Blizzard Slams Ukraine

Hundreds of cars and trucks are stuck in a massive traffic jam in western Ukraine. A blizzard has blocked traffic for hours, and many drivers are complaining that they're running out of petrol simply from keeping their engines idling to stay warm. Emergency services were working to clear roads and dig out cars from deep snow, as well as deliver food and warm drinks to the stranded drivers.
 
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