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Edmonton's First Snowfall Spurs A Surge In Collisions

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 26, 2023 : A busy traffic on Ellerslie Road this afternoon, on October 26, 2023, in Edmonton, Canada. As winter made its entrance in Edmonton area, chaos ensued with almost 200 collisions reported in the city prompting quick city crew action using sand and salt. This year's strategy prioritized 'higher priority areas,' per the city council, as temperatures dropped from 2°C to -10°C, heralding winter's start (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #10705396
Date taken: 26 October 2023
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Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Weather

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