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Death toll from snowstorms in New York State rises to 12

At least 12 people have died as a result of snowstorms which have hit New York state in the US.

Around 5ft of snow has struck and a further three feet is forecast to hit, as the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for ten counties.

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Snowstorms leave neighbourhoods cut off

More snow has fallen in New York State overnight and further flurries have been forecast.

NBC's Dylan Dreyer reports from Buffalo, which has been severely hit by the snowstorms.

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