Police respond to a surge of crashes as winter weather grips the area
Ariel Jensen
UPDATED: 4:15 PM
SOUTHEAST, Idaho (KIFI) — As severe winter weather grips Southeast Idaho, both the Idaho State Police and local authorities have been busy responding to several slide-offs and crashes throughout the area.
In a recent Facebook post, ISP released images of several minor crashes that took place along I-15 and US-20 early Wednesday morning.
Courtesy ISP via Facebook
In Rexburg, nearly 4 1/2 inches of snow and winter weather led to multiple crashes, one of which snarled traffic at the intersection of Main St & 2nd W in the morning.
Courtesy: Rexburg Police.
Drivers are being urged to slow down and be cautious on the slick roads as another round of snow is on the way.
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SOUTHEAST IDAHO (KIFI) — As severe winter weather grips Southeast Idaho, Idaho State Police troopers have been busy responding to several slide-offs and crashes along I-15 and US-20.
In a recent Facebook post, ISP released images of several minor crashes that took place early Wednesday morning. To keep motorists safe, ISP is urging drivers to stay put if they lose control.
“If you slide off the highway and your vehicle is in a safe location, please remain inside your vehicle with your seatbelt fastened while waiting for emergency personnel,” ISP advised in a recent Facebook post. “Exiting your vehicle along the highway can be extremely dangerous.”
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