Thursday, January 1, 2015

Multiple Accidents Reported As Freezing Rain Moves Across OKC Metro



Multiple Accidents Reported As Freezing Rain Moves Across OKC Metro
Posted: Jan 01, 2015 8:39 AM EST Updated: Jan 01, 2015 9:07 AM EST
By News9.com


OKLAHOMA CITY -
Emergency crews are responding to multiple accidents in the Oklahoma City metro as light freezing rain and sleet move across the area Thursday morning. Slick road conditions are being reported across the metro area. 

According to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, conditions are deteriorating rapidly in the OKC Metro and surrounding areas. Roadways are slick and hazardous especially on bridges, overpasses and elevated areas. Motorists are encouraged to take precautionary measures when traveling.

An accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Wilshire is blocking traffic in the area. Crews also responded to a rollover accident at Broadway Extension and N.W. 50th.
News 9 Storm Tracker Alan Broerse is on the scene of a semi-truck accident in Yukon near I-40 and Garth Brooks. 

According to the City of Oklahoma City's accident response tracking website, as of 8 a.m., seven injury accidents and six non-injury accidents have been reported on metro roads.
Oklahoma City police said at this time, they are not responding to non-injury accidents. Police said travel is highly discouraged. 

City crews said they will be working around the clock to make sure our streets are safe to drive.

According to officials, 34 salt trucks will start working around the clock along the city's snow route once snow or ice starts falling. The city said they have plenty of salt to treat the roads if needed over the next several days -- about 6,000 tons in stock.