Snowplough used on cars stranded in blizzard conditions

A powerful winter storm has hit parts of the US midwest with strong winds and heavy snow.

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In Iowa, blizzard conditions left vehicles stranded on Wednesday.

Video shows a snowplough used to move cars stuck in snow and lorries that had careened off roads.

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