A massive chain-reaction crash involving more than 40 vehicles occurred on Interstate 69 near Fort Wayne, Indiana, over teh weekend during a period of heavy Thanksgiving travel. the incident, captured on video, unfolded amid treacherous winter weather conditions.
The crash took place as a major winter storm system moved through the Midwest, bringing significant snowfall and hazardous road conditions. Authorities had issued warnings for drivers to exercise extreme caution, anticipating the challenging weather. Responding agencies spent at least six hours clearing the affected vehicles.
According to local weather forecasts, 5 to 10 centimeters of snow are expected in the Indiana metropolitan area in the coming days. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Indianapolis from 7 p.m. on Monday, December 1, to 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday,potentially leading to school closures and disruptions to daily life. Temperatures are forecast to be 10 to 20 degrees Celsius below the winter average, with gusty winds and snow showers expected throughout the week. Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution,especially during nighttime hours after rush hour,due to the risk of slippery roads.
