In a notable incident, a stretch of a major highway in China experienced a traffic jam involving approximately 50 lanes on Monday. The jam occurred on the G4 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway in the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.
The cause of the jam remains unclear, but it is speculated that multiple accidents, along with heavy traffic due to the holiday season, might have contributed to this unusual congestion. The incident began around 7 AM and lasted for over 12 hours, affecting tens of thousands of motorists.
Authorities dispatched additional police and traffic control personnel to the scene to manage the situation. Some drivers were offered temporary accommodation in nearby hotels, while others were advised to take alternative routes.
Local news outlets reported that emergency services responded swiftly to any incidents within the jam, ensuring the safety of those trapped in their vehicles. While the exact number of vehicles involved has yet to be confirmed, images and videos shared online show a seemingly endless line of stationary cars stretching as far as the eye can see.
This unusual traffic jam serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by China’s ever-growing transportation infrastructure during peak travel periods. Officials have vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the jam and to implement measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.