BBC News - Snow strands holiday makers in French Alps

Snow strands holiday makers in French Alps 28 December 2014 Last updated at 02:13 GMT Snow and ice in the French Alps have reportedly stranded 15,000 vehicles, snarling up holiday traffic to and from ski resorts. Severe weather alerts have been issued in surrounding areas. Meanwhile, local authorities scrambled to arrange emergency overnight shelters for those who had to abandon their vehicles.