NEXT Drive Alert: Multiple crashes reported Monday morning amid icy conditions
MINNEAPOLIS -- Multiple motorists have been involved in a crash on Highway 100 in the St. Louis Park area Monday morning.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the crash occurred on northbound lanes of the highway heading onto eastbound Interstate 394, citing very icy conditions. The ramp onto the interstate is now closed. Details are limited.
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Freezing rain and a wintry mix overnight has led to some slick conditions in areas, especially in western Wisconsin. Accidents have been reported in many areas.
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St. Croix County, Wisconsin officials say multiple accidents have been reported across the county due to icing conditions.
Fatal crash reported in western Wisconsin
Authorities are reporting a fatal crash in western Wisconsin Monday morning.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a single vehicle rolled over at about 5 a.m. along Highway 35, south of 55th Avenue in the town of Farmington.
According to sheriff's deputies, the driver appears to have lost control due to icy road conditions.
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Nearly 200 crashes and spinouts reported Monday morning
#MSPNumbers Statewide 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 02/27/23: 115 crashes (18 with injury, 0 serious/fatal) & 81 veh spin out/off the road.
— State Patrol PIO (@MSPPIO) February 27, 2023
Rosemount police: "Please slow down"
The Rosemount Police Department have issued a warning:
"Please slow down today! The roads have many icy spots. Some areas are good then suddenly they are not. Most of the gravel roads are glare ice!"
Icy driveway in Mendota
ICY MONDAY: A view of the morning ice from Mendota in Dakota County. Be careful out there, even if you're just going on a walk!
— WCCO - CBS Minnesota (@WCCO) February 27, 2023
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Take it slow out there...
With additional traffic issues being reported this morning, allow extra travel time by reducing speed & giving more space between vehicles. Icy spots may be encountered with little to no advance notice. Check road conditions at https://t.co/1fatflqrOT and https://t.co/5nfshtKiEh pic.twitter.com/4qycQg8JvQ
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) February 27, 2023
State patrol responding to several crashes
Scattered slippery spots - with the warmer temps & wind. Monday morning Troopers are responding to several crashes: I94 mp40, 85, 133, 166, 198, 199, 203 (Rothsay to Albertville) & surrounding areas 2/27/23 7am pic I94 Rothsay - no inj https://t.co/UtVIO3kuBr #DriveSmart pic.twitter.com/zYPE41wM52
— Sgt. Jesse Grabow (@MSPPIO_NW) February 27, 2023
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We are seeing more crashes and spinouts as some roads are icing up with the rain.
— Heather Brown (@heatherbrown21) February 27, 2023
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NEXT Drive Alert: Roads starting to ice up
NEXT DRIVE ALERT! Roads are starting to ice up as temps are right at the freezing mark! Be careful out there. #MNwx @wcco pic.twitter.com/JasRHH6Hkx
— Riley O'Connor (@RileyOConnorwx) February 27, 2023