A powerful winter storm has brought snow and ice to northern France, claiming the lives of two individuals and injuring 20 others, according to local authorities.
The French government reported that one victim slipped on an icy sidewalk, suffering a fatal head injury upon impact.
The other was found deceased in the town of Valenciennes, though further details were not immediately available.
Emergency services have been inundated with calls since the storm hit on Wednesday, responding to traffic accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, flooding, and other weather-related emergencies. This marks the first icy weather event of the season in the region.
Officials have urged residents to exercise caution, particularly on icy roads and sidewalks, as freezing temperatures and snowfall are expected to persist in the coming days.
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