As a result of the incident, several people were injured; however, fortunately, no fatalities have been reported. Law enforcement agencies were forced to close both directions of the interstate highway due to the large accumulation of vehicles.
Rescue services promptly arrived at the scene to clear the road and evacuate more than 30 trucks with trailers.
This accident occurred against the backdrop of a powerful winter storm that has affected significant areas of the country. The National Weather Service issued a warning about adverse weather conditions, including extremely low temperatures and winter storms, for several states such as northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
The snowfall and slippery roads have already led to numerous other accidents in the region, creating dangerous conditions for drivers and complicating traffic on major transportation routes.
Meteorologists warn that the storm will move into the southern and eastern parts of the country, urging drivers to avoid travel during this period if possible.
