From Times Online
December 25, 2009

Christmas storms wreak havoc across America's heartland

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Vehicles travel in blizzard conditions on Dodge Street in Omaha (Nati Harnik/AP)

Vehicles travel in blizzard conditions on Dodge Street in Omaha

A Christmas blizzard has struck at America's heartland, killing 18 people and ruining the travel plans of millions who hoped to be with their loved ones for the holiday period.

Flights were grounded, drivers stranded on the motorways and Christmas Eve church services were cancelled, with up to two feet of snow forecast by Christmas Day in some parts.

South Dakota, Texas and Oklahoma declared states of emergency and called up national guard troops to help dig out stranded travellers

“This is a holiday mess,â€