A section of the A12 autoroute running between Vevey and Châtel-St-Denis was closed over night following a multicar pile up, caused by the snow.
Vaud police say eight vehicles were involved.
The road was closed in both directions at around 9.30 last night while the crash was cleared up. It was reopened at 1.30am.
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Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
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Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
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