Lapland flights cancelled amid -40C deep freeze
Severe cold of nearly -40C in Finnish Lapland has stranded thousands of tourists, cancelling flights to the UK and Europe. Extreme weather disrupts travel across northern Europe.
Severe cold of nearly -40C in Finnish Lapland has stranded thousands of tourists, cancelling flights to the UK and Europe. Extreme weather disrupts travel across northern Europe.
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