An overnight storm mixed with warm weather resulted in icy roads and sidewalks, making for a treacherous commute across the province Wednesday.
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Winds reached 90 km/h in some areas, making it dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.
City workers in Quebec City spent the better part of Wednesday morning trying to fix a frozen drain to get rid of overflowing water.
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The storm also caused delays and several flight cancellations at both the Quebec City and Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau airports.
The situation has since returned to normal.
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The emergency room at Quebec City’s hospital reported about eight out of 50 patients admitted were for fractures resulting from falls on the ice or shoveling snow from their roofs.
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