Snowstorm in US Midwest causes chaos to roads and power

Blizzards in the Midwest of the US have brought record snowfalls, burying cars, closing schools and causing power cuts.

Wisconsin declared a state of emergency after getting up to 48cm (19 inches) of snow on Wednesday, and Iowa recorded the worst snowfall for 20 years.

The storm, which is heading eastwards, has been blamed for at least 16 deaths, most in traffic accidents.

Footage shows snowfall in the states of Kansas, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Reaction to the big chill comes from people in Chicago.