Dozens of crashes on roads across region as snow, sleet, rain wreaks havoc on morning commuters
Dozens of crashes have been reported in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain wreak havoc on morning commuters Thursday.
We are waking up to a mess out there. There's snow/sleet/freezing rain/rain -- it depends on where you are. If you can, avoid traveling today, it's going to stay slippery at times through tomorrow. I'm joining @shirispear for team coverage on @boston25 pic.twitter.com/7gTavzqnOm
— Vicki Graf (@VickiGrafWX) February 23, 2023
‘Limit travel’: Wintery mix causing hazardous travel conditions for morning commute
In Massachusetts, a 40-mph speed restriction is in place on the Massachusetts Turnpike from New York to Boston, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
A tractor-trailer jackknifed on I-495 south near Exit 87 in Chelmsford as the storm ramped up, MassDOT said.
MassDOT also noted that more than 1,300 pieces of equipment are out treating highways across the state.
Rain, freezing rain continues and I-90 speed restriction of 40 mph still in place NY-Boston. MassDOT has ~1363 pierces equipment deployed in storm ops. pic.twitter.com/fdi7oxkqgM
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) February 23, 2023
An SUV skidded off of the westbound side of Interstate 90 near mile marker 118, prompting a warning from Massachusetts State Police.
“Roads across the state are in poor condition. Please pay attention and drive accordingly. Don’t put yourself or others in danger attempting to speed to your destination and leave extra space between you the car in front of you,” state police said.
Troopers on scene of a crash I-90 WB 118mm. Roads across the state are in poor condition. Please pay attention and drive accordingly. Don’t put yourself or others in danger attempting to speed to your destination and leave extra space between you the car in front of you. pic.twitter.com/cQLBFey7AT
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) February 23, 2023
An SUV also spun out onto the grass off of I-495 north in Boxboro.
SUV spun out onto the grass off of 495 N in #Boxborough. #NewEnglandweather @boston25 pic.twitter.com/NnhOjzWHTV
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) February 23, 2023
The Dedham Police Department urged drivers to use caution on the slick, slushy roads.
“It is slippery on the roads this morning. Please drive slowly and be careful,” the department said in a tweet.
It is slippery on the roads this morning. Please drive slow and be careful. pic.twitter.com/jYfIaY0HRS
— Dedham Police Dept (@DedhamPD) February 23, 2023
In New Hampshire, state police said more than 30 vehicles have slid off roads and highways since the storm moved in late Wednesday.
“Reduce your speed, leave extra space between you and the vehicle you’re following, and drive for the current conditions,” authorities said in a tweet.
Current conditions on I-93 Southbound near exit 4 in Londonderry.#NHSP #TroopB responds to a vehicle off the road. 🚔
Take your time this morning and drive safely. pic.twitter.com/vwIKU7daZn— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) February 23, 2023
Since 11pm last night, #NHSP has responded to approximately 30 vehicles off the road & crashes throughout the state.🚔
Reduce your speed, leave extra space between you & the vehicle you're following & drive for the current conditions.
📸- Everett Turnpike SB near exit 6 pic.twitter.com/RoyD4H8yN8— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) February 23, 2023
New Hampshire drivers are also reminded to clear snow before they go and that troopers will be out enforcing Jessica’s Law throughout the duration of the storm.
Remove all snow & ice prior to driving.#NHSP will be enforcing #jessicaslaw. ❄️
Failure to comply with this is punishable under NH RSA 265:79-b. pic.twitter.com/WUpXo39KA6— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) February 23, 2023
The wintry precipitation will lighten up come the afternoon hours, but dropping temperatures will make for icy conditions.
Even though precipitation will be much lighter this afternoon, the icy weather continues. We sure appreciate your reports & photos to pass along conditions to other viewers @boston25! pic.twitter.com/SKH26ddvEX
— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) February 23, 2023
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