Spanish snow storm Filomena kills four, traps thousands in cars and airports

A persistent blizzard has blanketed large parts of Spain with 50-year record levels of snow, killing at least four people and leaving thousands trapped in cars, train stations and airports.

Storm Filomena caused travel chaos across the country with national troops being mobilised to rescue trapped motorists.

Rescue services have reached 1,500 people trapped in cars, but there may still be others.

Skiers glided down Gran Via, normally one of the busiest streets in the capital city of Madrid, while other residents took…