Video captures snow plow in Iowa rescuing stranded drivers amid blizzard conditions
Strong winds and heavy snow leading to blizzard conditions left roads in dangerous undriveable conditions in Iowa on Wednesday, leaving drivers stranded in the middle of the storm.
The Des Moines Register, part of the Paste BN Network, reported that conditions left roads in the western part of the state “nearly impassable” and visibility Wednesday morning was near zero at times, according to the National Weather Service in Des Moines.
Video shows a snow plow in Iowa helping to rescue stranded drivers as high winds and snow blows around.
The Iowa State Patrol said that storms caused more than 100 crashes across the state, with troopers answering more than 500 calls for service between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon.
A total of 106 crashes, including 17 that caused injuries were reported. A video from the Iowa Department of Transportation shows the dire conditions drivers had to endure on Wednesday.
Contributing: Kate Kealey, Cooper Worth and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez - The Des Moines Register
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