PAN Madeira, in the face of yesterday's announcement of the access prohibition of Rent-a-Cars to Pico do Areeiro, fears that this, as a measure, does not solve the problem, but only camouflages it.
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Hundreds of people, mostly tourists, flocked to Pico do Areeiro this morning to witness the sunrise, once again generating absolute chaos on the roads.
The Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters (BVM) were mobilized, this morning, to Pico do Areeiro to assist about two dozen drivers who were stranded as the formation of ice had created hazardous driving conditions in the mountainous region.
The sudden cold weather snap brought hail to Pico do Areeiro this morning, with other mountainous regions also being affected.
Chaos reigned again in Pico do Areeiro, with hundreds of cars congesting and complicating the circulation of traffic in the area.
Temperatures on Pico do Areeiro fell to -0.2 degrees last night, remaining constant until 06:00 this morning.
Pictures released show that snow has already fallen on Pico Ruivo and Pico do Areerio this afternoon.