Shortly after 5:00 Sunday morning, a quick burst of precipitation on the south side of the metro put emergency crews into action.
Numerous accidents were reported on both sides of the state line.
A rollover was reported at I-435 & 71 highway in south Kansas City.
Possible accident on north side of I435 just south of Nall. Ambulance, fire truck and several police on scene. pic.twitter.com/nlxINO87yb
— Terra Hall (@TerraHall) February 14, 2016
Nurse on way home from night shift witnessed rollover ax. Immediately assisted victim. @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/B1QHRlceu5
— Terra Hall (@TerraHall) February 14, 2016
KC Police Chief Daryl Forte reported at least five accidents near the triangle.
.@kcpolice Thin covering of ice forming on streets/bridges. @KCMO out spreading material to help keep us moving. pic.twitter.com/czmusHQ8tr
— chiefforte (@ChiefForte) February 14, 2016
Kansas reported the same.
Two rollovers were reported shortly after 6:00 a.m., one at I-35 NB and Edgerton Road, where the driver was reported trapped for a time, but no serious injuries were reported.
Several single-car accidents on Santa Fe at i35 ramp. @JaneMonreal @StephanieVCarr @RichardKSHB @JeffPennerKSHB pic.twitter.com/wi8MQpbQBE
— Terra Hall (@TerraHall) February 14, 2016
3 accidents at i35/Santa Fe. Drivers say roads are so slick they spun out of control. @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/QsF2qrlwXl
— Terra Hall (@TerraHall) February 14, 2016
A second rollover was reported on NB 69 south of 135th street.
Several accidents at/near triangle in south KCMO. @41ActionNews @JaneMonreal @RichardKSHB @JeffPennerKSHB pic.twitter.com/ZVd1BDQsuU
— Terra Hall (@TerraHall) February 14, 2016
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported eight to ten wrecks between 119th street and 151st.
Road treatment vehicles out adding salt and sand to roads. @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/UuEAoKkYSM
— Terra Hall (@TerraHall) February 14, 2016
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