More heavy snow expected in Japan after 800 vehicles trapped on expressway

Hundreds of vehicles were stuck for hours on an expressway after the snow caused problems for drivers (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force via AP)

Weather officials in Japan predicted more heavy snow on Thursday, a day after nearly 800 vehicles were trapped for hours on an expressway in central Japan.

The four-mile (6km) traffic jam happened after two trailers got stuck in the snow on Wednesday, forcing soldiers to come in and help free the vehicles.