A winter storm was blamed for multiple crashes across Illinois, including a 100+ vehicle pileup on I-39 that closed the highway for hours.
. Meteorologists warned of gusty winds and heavy snow that could create dangerous travel conditions.
The Illinois State Police urged drivers to avoid traveling on the roadways unless absolutely necessary. It said Thursday night that the ISP was working with local partners to "ensure motorists are safely escorted from the area to warming centers," The winter storm that produced several inches of snow was also blamed for other crashes across the state, including another pileup on Interstate 55 southbound.
"The highway is a sheet of ice," storm chaser Simon Brewer told FOX Weather. "The winds here in this area are so high they are just pushing trucks off the highway." Brewer counted 50 smashed tractor-trailers and cars just in Towanda. "And the vehicles go on for as far as the eye can see in both directions," Brewer said.The Illinois Department of Transportation said Thursday night that multiple crashes were also
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