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

Several crashes occurred in Virginia and North Carolina due to snowy roads, including one involving over 50 vehicles on Interstate 40.
Traffic on Interstate 40 was disrupted by a collision, leading to charges against a tractor trailer driver for a fatality caused by unsafe speed conditions, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Virginia State Police reported nearly 500 crashes statewide since the storm began, while North Carolina reported 1,200 statewide, highlighting the storm's widespread impact on travel safety.
The National Weather Service noted significant snowfall and record low temperatures across much of the eastern U.S., with warnings issued for cold weather and slick roads.

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