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No Serious Crashes Reported from Storm
The Department of Public Safety says the winter blast caused 94 accidents across the state, none of which were serious or fatal.
Plenty of people had a nerve-racking drive to work this morning, but according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there were no reports of serious or fatal crashes from the storm.
Between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Wednesday, State Patrol crash numbers included:
Statewide
• 94 Crashes (eight reported injuries, none serious or fatal)
• 202 vehicles off the road/vehicle spin-outs
• Three jackknifed semis
Metro
• 73 Crashes (six reported injuries, none serious or fatal)
• 139 vehicles off the road/vehicle spin-outs
• Two jackknifed semis
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“Road conditions vary throughout the Metro and statewide,” said State Patrol Lt. Eric Roeske. “Many of the crashes and spin-outs we’ve seen are the result of people driving too fast. Motorists need to be aware of the conditions and adjust their speed accordingly especially now that the morning rush is over.”
The State Patrol is now using Twitter to update drivers about crash sites. Commuters should check the social media site before hitting the road to learn about potential problems. The State Patrol is using the hash tag #mnstorm to update all Minnesotans on Twitter.
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According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety traffic crashes peak during the winter months. In 2011, preliminary data indicates that snow/icy road surfaces accounted for almost 17,000 crashes resulting in 52 deaths and 5,339 injuries. Of the 5,339 injuries, 121 were severe.