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.