Earlier this morning, a serious accident involving multiple vehicles and a bus left four people injured in Findlay Township. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on the Flaugherty Run Road exit ramp to Clinton Road, as reported by WTAE. The victims were taken to a hospital, but the extent of their injuries remains undisclosed.
According to TribLive, slick roads following overnight snowfall have been a factor in several accidents across the Pittsburgh region. Southwest Pennsylvania saw three vehicle crashes due to icy conditions by 6 a.m. A single-vehicle crash on Parkway East near Bates Street and another occurred around 6 a.m. on Route 28 at the Millvale exit, leading to a one-lane restriction hastily implemented.
WTAE meteorologist Ashley Dougherty noted that the Pittsburgh area experienced about an inch of snow, contributing significantly to the road's icy conditions. Temperatures were in the low 20s in the morning but were forecast to rise into the low 30s as the day progressed. Over the weekend, the region expects a warm-up, with temperatures climbing above freezing.
Morning commuters have been encouraged to exercise caution on the roads as the frigid and slick conditions persist. While the temperature is expected to offer some reprieve from the ice, drivers in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant through the weekend.
