Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 24, 2026 at 04:31 PM

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A powerful winter storm in the US Northeast has resulted in two deaths in Maryland after a falling tree struck a vehicle. The blizzard, which hit on Sunday and Monday, caused widespread travel disruptions, including thousands of flight cancellations and delays at major airports like Boston Logan and New York's JFK and LaGuardia. Many areas experienced record snowfall, including Providence, Rhode Island, and New York City, which implemented a travel ban. The storm also caused significant power outages, with 250,000 people in Massachusetts still without power on Tuesday. Schools were closed or delayed in several states, and the Boston Globe halted print publication due to delivery challenges. The storm has now moved into eastern Canada, though strong winds are expected to persist.

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