A powerful snowstorm has battered Austria, leaving five people dead and causing widespread disruption.

In the northern city of Linz, a 53-year-old man was crushed to death after a snow plough fell down steps inside a residential complex, according to police.

The severe weather triggered power outages and brought transport systems to a standstill in several regions. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors as emergency services continue rescue and recovery operations.

Austria Snow Disaster: Five Killed as Storm Triggers Blackouts and Travel Disruptions

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Austria Snow Disaster: Five Killed as Storm Triggers Blackouts and Travel Disruptions