2010-12-15 06:44

HOHHOT - More than 400 vehicles and an unknown number of people on board were stranded by snow on a national highway since Tuesday afternoon in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

The vehicles were stranded since 3 pm at three sites at the road section in Tongliao City, said local officials.

The road is covered in heavy snow and strong winds have brought the visibility to a very low level, said local officials.

Rescue is underway.