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Joy amidst chaos: Deadly snowstorms hit Spain

Snowstorms in Spain left three people dead and caused chaos across much of the country, trapping motorists and shutting down capital Madrid's air and rail links. However, some residents used the opportunity to have fun in the snow. 

A group of kids running during a snow battle in the street during a heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

A group of kids running during a snow battle in the street during a heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

The terrace of a restaurant is buried under snow at Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

The terrace of a restaurant is buried under snow at Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

A woman tries to walk on a snow-covered road during heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021./ CFP

A woman tries to walk on a snow-covered road during heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021./ CFP

A giant snowman is seen in Puerta del Sol amid a heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

A giant snowman is seen in Puerta del Sol amid a heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

A dog plays amid a heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021.

A dog plays amid a heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021.

Firefighters help vehicles stuck at the M30 ring road in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

Firefighters help vehicles stuck at the M30 ring road in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

A car is covered by snow, Madrid, Spain, January 8, 2021. /CFP

A car is covered by snow, Madrid, Spain, January 8, 2021. /CFP

People walk on snow covered M-30 highway after its closure due to snow, Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

People walk on snow covered M-30 highway after its closure due to snow, Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

A man skis amid heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

A man skis amid heavy snowfall in Madrid, Spain, January 9, 2021. /CFP

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