Middlesex, VT – Vermont drivers faced hazardous conditions Wednesday as snow and ice led to 44 weather-related crashes statewide between midnight and 3 p.m., according to the Vermont State Police.
According to troopers, the spike in incidents included a school bus crash on Route 12 in Middlesex, where the vehicle went off the roadway and overturned. No students were on board at the time, and the driver suffered only minor injuries, police said. The overturning happened as the storm intensified across central Vermont, reducing visibility and coating roadways with packed snow.
Police reported that 29 of the 44 crashes occurred in northern Vermont and 15 in southern Vermont. Of those incidents, 14 were on interstate highways while 30 occurred on secondary roads, where crews have faced ongoing challenges keeping up with steady snowfall. Despite the high number of crashes, officials said no significant injuries have been reported.
Road crews remain active into Wednesday evening as the winter system continues to move across the region. Troopers are urging anyone traveling tonight to slow down, increase following distance, and allow extra time to reach their destination. Drivers should expect slick surfaces, intermittent whiteout conditions, and sudden braking hazards.
State police emphasized wearing seat belts and leaving ample room for emergency vehicles and plow trucks working along the roads.
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