Severe winter weather conditions across multiple states resulted in hazardous travel, including numerous accidents and road closures, prompting state emergencies. Meanwhile, a video surfaced of a stowaway passenger who illegally boarded a Delta flight from New York to Paris, leading to an investigation by the airline and authorities in France.
Winter Storm Impacts
• 00:00:00 A major winter storm impacted multiple states, including Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, causing hazardous travel conditions. Heavy snowfall led to multiple accidents, particularly on I-94 near Kalamazoo, Michigan, and I-81 near Watertown, New York. Governors in New York and Pennsylvania declared states of emergency due to the severe weather.
Delta Stowaway
• 00:02:38 A video shows a woman who bypassed security and ticket agents at JFK Airport and boarded a Delta flight to Paris without a ticket. The woman, who is a Russian national and a US legal resident, was reportedly unruly and had to be removed from the flight in France. Delta is conducting a thorough investigation into the security breach.