Boston Students Navigate Snowbanks, Ice In Return To School
BOSTON (CBS) -- The early wake-up call for Boston students after a week off wasn't the toughest challenge they faced Monday morning.
The most difficult thing about school proved to be getting there.
Record-setting snowfall has narrowed sidewalks and created monstrous snowbanks, and snow-filled bus stops left kids no place to stand.
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"Literally ice everywhere," one Brighton High School student said. "I believe there was a sidewalk, but I couldn't see it so I just slipped and fell backwards."
The snow is taking over areas usually reserved for people. This is a block away from Brighton High School. pic.twitter.com/YqzNXrwOhc
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She was OK, but realized right away that vacation is over.
"It's not good. I'd rather stay home," she said.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Carl Stevens reports: