Ten people, including three children, needed the help of firefighters in Botoșani after being snowed in with their cars on the roads.

The first intervention took place between the localities of Ripiceni and Stânca, where a car with two adults and a child got stuck due to the snow. The firefighters from the Botoșani Detachment used a specialized vehicle to pull the car out of the snow, allowing the occupants to continue their journey.

Another seven people, in two cars on DJ 282, requested help. One of the cars, with three adults and two children, could not be removed, and the individuals were transported to the municipality of Botoșani. The other car was recovered, and the occupants returned home. The county is under a yellow code for strong winds, and the authorities are mobilizing to manage emergency situations.