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The winter storm Fern continues to wreak havoc in the United States as it moves toward the eastern part of the country, leaving a trail of destruction, power outages, and dozens of cities paralyzed by ice and snow.
According to the latest reports, at least 14 people have lost their lives due to the extreme conditions caused by the storm, which has driven temperatures down to -45 °C in some regions.
The victims were reported in Texas, New York, Louisiana, and Kansas, although isolated fatalities have also been reported in other states in the Midwest and Northeast of the country.
In Frisco, a town near Dallas (Texas), a 16-year-old girl died in a sledding accident. According to local authorities, the teenager was being towed by a car driven by a boy of the same age when the vehicle crashed into a curb and subsequently into a tree. Another young woman who was with her remains in critical condition.
In the Austin area, a person was found dead in the parking lot of an abandoned gas station. They reportedly died of hypothermia.
The city of New York has confirmed the death of at least five people due to storm-related causes, while several additional fatalities have been reported in Massachusetts, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Kansas.
The impact of Fern has also been felt in air travel. According to airport authorities, more than 18,000 flights have been canceled across the country since the storm began, the highest figure since the critical days of the pandemic.
Authorities warn that the risk remains, with extreme temperatures, impassable roads, and power outages affecting thousands of homes.
The National Meteorological Service forecasts that the storm will maintain its intensity in the coming days, particularly in the northeast and the Great Lakes region.
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