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Some Wednesday morning snowfall caused tough road conditions, leading to several crashes and slide-offs.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to many traffic incidents, mainly before noon. One of the incidents involved a car crashing into a patrol cruiser on Highway 63 between Ashland and Jefferson City. The trooper was not hurt. Another crash on Highway 63 involved someone crashing into the back of a fire truck.
US 63 between Ashland and Jefferson City continues to have multiple crashes and slide-off’s, including someone who struck a patrol vehicle. Luckily the officer wasn’t injured. Please use extreme caution if traveling in the area.#SlowDown #CallawayCounty pic.twitter.com/hwN6KXrVI9
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) January 27, 2021
This is from the crash earlier on US 63. Please be careful when approaching stopped emergency vehicles. pic.twitter.com/4SDTpyPQme
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) January 27, 2021
There were no serious injuries reported in any mid-Missouri accident on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service reported 1.6 inches of snow at Columbia Regional Airport before noon Wednesday. MoDot rated major mid-Missouri roads as at least mostly clear by Wednesday night.
(This story was last updated at 6:00 a.m. Thursday.)
