Deadly Winter Storm Causes Chaos Across the South, with Three Deaths and Nearly 2,000 Flight Cancellations

A powerful winter storm has caused chaos across the South, resulting in three deaths on the roads and nearly 2,000 flight cancellations. The storm has brought a combination of freezing rain, sleet and ice to parts of Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee, and is expected to persist until at least Wednesday.

In Arlington, Texas, a 45-year-old man was killed after his car lost control on an icy overpass. In Eldorado, Texas, a 49-year-old woman was killed when her truck struck a tree. Both deaths were attributed to the treacherous road conditions caused by the storm.

The storm has spread from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area to Memphis, Tennessee, and officials in both cities are urging motorists to stay off the roads until Thursday, when the storm is expected to pass. Dangerous travel conditions, tree damage and power outages are likely across the Mid-South.

The storm has caused significant disruption to air travel, with nearly 2,000 flights cancelled so far. Airlines have warned passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport.

The storm is expected to continue to cause disruption across the South and central US until Thursday. Motorists are advised to take extra care on the roads, and to avoid travelling if possible.