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Snow storm led to hundreds of accidents in New York: fatalities

'06.01.2022'

Nurgul Sultanova-Chetin

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The ice made a trip through the Tri-State grounds on January 5, fatal for two drivers. Officials said they got out of their vehicles after the accident. ABC 7 NY.

But they were hit by other vehicles - the drivers lost control in the same place. The accident occurred in New Jersey in Westchester County when freezing rain swept across the region, paralyzing traffic. Also, the work of public transport was suspended and flights were delayed.

One fatality occurred on Route 3 West near the Hackensack River Bridge in East Rutherford. And the second occurred at an exit linking the Cross County Highway east to the Bronx River Boulevard north. Then they were hit by towing vehicles, which lost control in the same place.

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Victim in New Jersey was identified as 31-year-old Mark Kolta. No deaths have been reported in New York.

Policemen are among the victims

In Newark, two police officers injured in a two-car accident were hospitalized with significant injuries. They were hit by a third car just after 6 o'clock in the morning. Both police officers were in front of their police car.

The officers were taken to the university hospital for treatment. Both officers are reported to be in stable condition.

“I am extremely grateful that both officers will recover from their injuries after today's strike,” said Newark Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara. Newark Police officers constantly face unpredictable dangers in protecting those who live, work, and visit Newark. I thank these two wounded officers for the courage shown. In an earlier confrontation, they risked their lives. "

In Tinek, the NJ Transit bus lost control of ice and crashed into a tree with 10 passengers on board. Six of them were taken to Holy Name Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center with various injuries, including a chipped tooth, concussion and possibly a broken leg.

No serious injuries

According to County Governor George Latimer, Westchester there were at least 300 accidents. A 20-car accident closed westbound traffic on I-287 on Highway 9A in Elmsford. About three dozen cars were involved in an accident in Pelham, which blocked Hutchinson River Boulevard near Pelhamdale Avenue.

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None of these incidents reported serious injuries.

When the accidents became known, the county suspended Bee-Line and Para-Transit buses.

“The safety of our drivers and operators is a priority,” the message says. "We will monitor road conditions and service will resume as soon as they improve."

Beeline and Para-Transit resumed their work at 10:00.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said state police officers have responded to 170 accidents. They have provided assistance to over 50 motorists. Local police officers have answered hundreds of similar calls.

“Stay out of the way,” Murphy tweeted amidst the chaos. He urged motorists to subscribe to @readyNJ on Twitter for updates.

Several accidents closed Pulaski Skyway in both directions just after 6 a.m. The crashes also closed Highway 21 Northbound in Belleville and Northbound Routes 1 and 9 in Jersey City.

The roads became impassable

Shortly after 7 am, South Brunswick police tweeted: “Heavy icing, 24 accidents in the last hour, dozens of completely impassable roads. Don't hit the road for the next 3 hours. "

In Tinek, police responded to 28 accidents, six medical calls and a disabled driver. And all this for three and a half hours.

There was a five-car accident with no injuries on DeGro Avenue and Teenek Road. On River Road and Maple Avenue, a car hit a power pole, cutting wires.

The Teaneck Board of Education school bus has a minor accident on River Road and West Englewood Avenue. Three senior students were in the car, there were no injuries.

The Tinek Police Department also assisted the Bergen County Sheriff in various Highway 4 accidents throughout the morning.

The icing has also made operations difficult at local airports, which are still recovering from complications from the COVID outbreak. There was a stopover at Newark airport and hourly delays at LaGuardia airport. Incidents were also reported in Connecticut and New York.

The accidents blocked all lanes on the West Gethals Bridge and on the Staten Island Freeway to the west. It was a road nightmare that lasted over 20 hours. Cars got stuck on I-95 on a 50-mile stretch in Virginia. A severe blizzard stopped traffic, leaving motorists trapped.

Then the icy glaze formed as a result of the last storm. Cars got stuck on the main thoroughfare through the tri-state, including the Hutchinson River Parkway.

How to protect yourself in cold weather

PIX11 News spoke with Robert Sinclair of AAA Northeast. Sinclair elaborated on what is needed to deal with the winter storm.

He said the first rule of thumb is to make sure your cell phone is charged and ready to go in case you need to call for help.

In addition, Sinclair advised never to leave your car. Staying put can be a lifesaver. However, it is imperative to have the right tools and essentials. It is important to make sure your vehicle is in working order. Check the weather forecast to stay ahead of the storm.

Important subjects include:

  • shovel
  • Non-sticky cat litter to get out of snow and ice plugs safely
  • portable skids
  • tire pressure gauge
  • antifreeze
  • butter
  • portable phone charger
  • snacks, water
  • first-aid kit.

Blankets and extra layers will keep you warm, but make sure your tank is full because that could be your main source of heat.

“An engine idling can burn 3,7 liters per hour,” Sinclair said. "So most fuel-efficient cars have a 14 or 15 gallon tank, which will last about 14 or 15 hours."

Electric Car in this case, it will be better than a gasoline car, because you are not driving a car on fuel.

Follow these simple tips to improve your chances of weathering the winter storm safely.

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