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Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record cold

Snowy roads caused hundreds of crashes in Virginia and North Carolina, prompting officials to advise against travel to allow road crews to work.
A total of 53 vehicles were involved in 12 crashes on Interstate 40 in North Carolina, leading to a fatality.
Virginia State Police reported nearly 500 crashes in the state since the storm began, with at least 45 resulting in injuries.
About 7,500 electric customers in North Carolina experienced power outages due to freezing rain and ice accumulation.

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USA Today

Arctic blast brings record-low temps to some states, but warmth is on the way

A blast of Arctic air plummeted temperatures across the South to record lows.

7 hours ago·United States

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The Epoch Times

Snowy Roads Lead to Hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina Crashes as Arctic Air Brings Record Cold

NORFOLK, Va.—Roads in Virginia and North Carolina remained treacherous Thursday as unusually heavy snow led to hundreds of accidents, including crashes on an interstate that involved more than 50 vehicles. Meanwhile, a polar vortex sent temperatures plunging from the Northern Great Plains all the way to Louisiana. Two separate collisions stopped traffic on Interstate 40 in Orange County, North Carolina, on Wednesday afternoon and the stopped veh…

14 hours ago·New York, United States

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WWLP

Springfield residents frustrated with unplowed roads

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Frustration continues over icy and snowy covered roads in the area after last weekend's winter storm. Two residents in Springfield reached out to 22News and said it's an ongoing battle to get in and out of their driveway. The two residents live on Brentwood Street with their home at the end of the road. One of them has lived in the neighborhood for 18 years. She says the DPW plows three-quarters of the road but not th…

15 hours ago·Springfield, United States

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Penn Live

Snowy roads lead to hundreds of crashes in Virginia, North Carolina

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says it responded to nearly 1,200 collisions statewide on Wednesday. Virginia State Police reported early Thursday that there had been nearly 500 crashes statewide.

21 hours ago·Harrisburg, United States

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PBS NewsHour

Arctic air brings record cold, leading to snowy roads and car crashes in Virginia and North Carolina

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says it responded to nearly 1,200 collisions statewide on Wednesday.

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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Boonville Daily News - Boonville, MO

Arctic air blasts Central Missouri - Boonville Daily News

By Laura WaxBoonville Daily News Mid-Missouri is hoping to thaw out after another round of winter weather passed throughout the region this week. Bitterly cold… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

1 day ago

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