Fort Dodge, IA – A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 near Highway 20 has prompted a full closure of the roadway tonight, according to the Iowa State Patrol. Authorities say visibility in the area is near zero due to intense snow and blowing wind.
According to Lieutenant Jeremy Schaffer of the Iowa State Patrol, the video shared from the crash scene shows emergency lights barely visible through whiteout conditions. “Please do not seek alternative routes,” Schaffer warned. “Conditions are extremely dangerous and could lead to deadly consequences.”
Officials confirmed that northbound and southbound lanes of I-35 near the Highway 20 interchange remain closed as crews respond to multiple vehicles involved in collisions. No injury totals have yet been released.
Drivers are urged to delay travel until conditions improve. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory across north-central Iowa, citing blowing snow, icy roads, and life-threatening wind chills through the night.
Motorists already on the road are advised to pull over safely if visibility drops and to avoid passing snowplows or emergency responders.
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