The traffic jam in August of 2010 was only one of several symptoms of a lack of road access. The traffic jam continued for 12 days and covered a distance of 62 miles. What was the reason for the delay? Trucks carrying building materials to help alleviate traffic congestion were stranded at the Beijing exit. To make matters worse, people tried to benefit from the crisis by selling cigarettes and water. Some drivers were also robbed in the middle of the night, and one man was stabbed. ¹⁾