At least 85 deaths reported as bitter cold grips South in wake of winter storm [View all]

Source: ABC News

The death toll continues to rise as brutal cold grips parts of the South in the wake of a massive winter storm.

From Texas to Tennessee, emergency crews were still working to restore power -- as a potential nor-easter threatens the Southeast with another arctic blast and blizzard conditions.

At least 85 people have died in multiple states, according to The Associated Press.

The weather-related fatalities have been due to hypothermia, suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and accidents involving cars, sleds and snowplows, among other causes.

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